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A toxic plant poisons a remote area. A local resident invites the media to demonstrate its effects on human health. His method shocks everyone.
Maxim Akbarov
Maxim Akbarov is a Kazakhstani producer, director and actor educated at the New York Film Academy. He produced films that received the Méliès International Film Festival Federation Asian Film Award at 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, the German Independence Award – Spirit of Cinema at 29th Oldenburg International Film Festival, and the Best New Performer at 16th Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.
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World Premiere (Finalist)
MovievalleyFest 2024
Honorable Mention
Cine-Maniacs Filmfest
Country Winner Yes Let's Make a Movie
IFF Montreal
Best Human Rights nominee
14th Film Olympiad Athens
Best Narrative Environmental Short
Skyfire EFF 2026
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IndieFEST & Accolade Global Film
Official Selection
Honorable Mention Cine-Maniacs Filmfest
Official Selection
Country Winner Yes Let's Make a Movie IFF Montreal
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