Berlin film fest to open with Wes Anderson world premiere
The world premiere of Wes Anderson's keenly awaited caper "The Grand Budapest Hotel" will open the 64th Berlin film festival Thursday as it joins the race for the Golden Bear top prize.
Sorcery, spirits and sacrifice at Morocco Sufi festival
Sorcery, plate-smashing and animal sacrifice are not often associated with Sufi festivals, but they all feature at a popular annual pilgrimage to a Moroccan shrine linked to the "queen of the genies".
Kazakhstan artist wins literary festival in UK
Asol Bilyalova from Kazakhstan has won in the Artistic Illustration category at the Literature Festival 2013 in London and Cambridge.
Sri Lanka bars Australian luxury hotelier in flag spat
Sri Lankan authorities barred the Australian owner of one of the world's most exclusive hotels from returning to his adopted homeland Tuesday for flying the national flag upside down, officials said.
Jessica Lauren to sing in Almaty tomorrow
The music festival Jazzystan in Almaty will be supported by virtuoso pianist Oleg Pereverzev of Kazakhstan and British singer Jessica Lauren.
Astana Opera singers participating in Italian contest
The soloists of Astana Opera are participating in the international contest in the Verona, Italy.
Astana Opera dancers getting 20-minute applause in Champs-Elysees theater
The lead soloists of Astana Opera ballet Madina Basbayeva and Tair Gatauov performed at the gala-concert Stars of 21st Century in France.
Culinary completion gatheres world-class chefs in Almaty
The International Culinary Festival 2013 gathered world-class chefs in Almaty.
Kremlin Chef to judge culinary fest in Almaty
Kremlin Chef will judge a culinary competition in Almaty.
Kazakhstan film left without awards at Venice Film Festival
Bauyr (Little Brother) movie by Kazakhstan director Serik Aprymov won no awards at the 70th Venice Film Festival.
Japanese Autumn presented in Almaty
The 3rd International Art Festival Japanese Autumn is being held in Almaty.
'Harmony Lessons' screened at On the Edge film festival
'Harmony Lessons' of Kazakhstan film director Emir Baigazin was included into the competition program of the International Sakhalin Film Festival On the Edge.
Harmony Lessons wins Best New Director award at Seattle International Film Festival
The movie received one of the the festival’s major awards, the Best New Director Grand Jury Prize.
Emir Baigazin's Harmony Lessons won first prize at Swiss festival
Harmony Lessons directed by Emir Baigazin won the award at the 3rd international film festival Bildrausch Film Fest Basel in Switzerland this summer.
Japanese Autumn Art Festival to be held in Almaty
Japanese Autumn, the 3rd International Art Festival, will be held from September 23 to October 5 in Almaty.
Oscar holder chairs Eurasia Film Fest jury in Almaty
New Zealand's film director and Oscar holder Jane Campion chairs the jury of the IX International Film Festival Eurasia.
Pop greats kick off Rock in Rio music fest
US diva Beyonce and French DJ David Guetta opened Rock in Rio, one of the world's largest music festivals.
Circus artists from 7 countries to perform for Almaty City Day
The 2nd International Circus Festival will be held in Almaty within the frame of City's Day celebration.
Star revels banish gloom in Italy's floating city
Karaoke parties, fancy dress and spaghetti at dawn: Hollywood's prima-donna stars have brought light relief to a Venice film festival plagued by dark tales of incest, necrophilia, cannibalism and suicide.
Toronto film festival promises WikiLeaks 'full story'
North America's largest film festival opens Thursday with a drama about real life WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, promising the "full story" behind the whistleblower website.