The film was created by journalists from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: Munara Borombaeva (Bishkek) and Madina Ashilova (Almaty).
As the authors explained, the film is based on journalistic research into one of the most pressing issues in Central Asia — the rapid melting of glaciers and its consequences for millions of people.
This work not only highlights scientific facts but also reveals human stories:
• voices of science — glaciologists observing the accelerated melting of glaciers;
• voices of defenders — emergency response workers who fight daily against the threat of mudflows to major cities;
• voices of the affected — residents of Almaty who experienced the devastating mudflows of 2015, as well as climate migrants from Kyrgyzstan who left their homes due to drought;
• voices of experts and activists — leading ecologists from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan analyzing the causes of what is happening, debunking myths, and proposing ways for adaptation and regional cooperation.
The film demonstrates how a transboundary environmental issue touches on questions of water and food security, social stability, gender equality, and the realization of the human right to a favorable environment.
The premiere became not only a cultural event but also a platform for discussion. The organizers aim to draw the attention of diplomats, international organizations, government structures, and civil society to the climate challenges of the region and the necessity of uniting efforts within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Munara Borombaeva, the film's author, emphasized:
“We tried to demonstrate that glacier melting is not an abstract threat of the future, but a real problem that the region is facing right now. The film shows the connection between glacier reduction, emergencies, climate migration, and drought. We are not only talking about problems but also about possible solutions and mechanisms for adapting to climate change.”
The filming of the movie took place in 2025 with the support of the European Union as part of the project "Enhancing Audience Resilience through Authentic Stories" (CARAVAN), implemented by the organization Internews.
