Mon 23 March 2026

Q&A with director Leigh Iacobucci and activist Zere Asylbek

During the after-talk Q&A, moderator Nadiia Ivanova together with director Leigh Iacobucci and activist Zere Asylbek will discuss the rights of women & the queer community and the suppression of their freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan, as well as how activism through art can give a voice to the voiceless.

This programme has been organised in collaboration with One World Prague and People in Need.

A Free Daughter of Free Kyrgyzstan

Leigh Iacobucci, 65 minutes
Activist Lens Dutch premiere
With her courageous, independent voice, young Kyrgyz singer Zere Asylbek sparks solidarity among women. But as freedom of speech and expression are suppressed and Zere faces more and more extreme accusations, the threats grow more menacing. Zere and her family increasingly worry: will she be able to face the mental pre...

Speakers

Nadiia Ivanova

moderator

Leigh Iacobucci

director

Zere Asylbek kyzy

activist