Buenos Aires, 15 September 2026. The second screening of the historical drama Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains took place at the welcoming atmosphere of Chaijana Restaurant, bringing together an audience interested in history, culture and the remarkable diversity of Central Asia.
The event was organised by the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG), represented in Latin America by Alexandra Vlasova, in collaboration with Chaijana Restaurant.
For ECG, events such as these are about more than simply screening films. They provide an opportunity to create a space for conversation, new connections and cultural dialogue. Through cinema, literature, art and personal interaction, the Guild seeks to introduce Argentine and Latin American audiences to Central Asia – its rich history, traditions, cultures and people.
The evening opened with a presentation by historian Francisco Tayana, who introduced the audience to the work of the Eurasian Creative Guild and provided historical context for the film.
He also spoke about the life and legacy of Kurmanjan Datka, one of the most renowned women in the history of Kyrgyzstan, whose leadership and decisions became closely connected with a crucial period in the history of Central Asia.
Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains is a historical drama portraying the life of Kurmanjan Datka, a prominent Kyrgyz ruler and political leader of the 19th century.
The film tells the story of a woman who was forced to make difficult decisions during a turbulent period in Central Asian history. At its heart is a story of strength, wisdom and responsibility towards her people, alongside her love for her family and her determination to preserve peace in challenging times.
The film was directed by Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, a Kyrgyz filmmaker, screenwriter and public figure. Kurmanjan Datka: Queen of the Mountains became a significant work of Kyrgyz historical cinema, introducing international audiences to an important chapter in the history of Kyrgyzstan.
For Argentine audiences, the screening offered an opportunity to discover the history of Kyrgyzstan through cinema and, beyond the historical events themselves, to encounter the human stories behind them: people, emotions, difficult choices and personal destinies.
Events such as this screening form part of the Eurasian Creative Guild’s broader efforts to strengthen cultural connections between Central Asia and Latin America.
Cinema serves as a starting point for dialogue, about history and the present, about people and cultures that may be geographically distant, yet can discover meaningful connections through art and human stories.
The Eurasian Creative Guild continues to develop its activities in Argentina, creating new opportunities for cultural exchange, collaboration and dialogue between Central Asia and Latin America.
More films, stories, encounters and new connections are already ahead.
We invite everyone interested in discovering the world through culture to join our upcoming events. Central Asia is closer than it seems.