You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Bauryna Salu, including an in-person conversation with producer Dias Feld.

According to an ancient nomadic custom known as “bauryna salu,” Yersultan is given away as a baby to be raised by his grandmother. When, aged 12, he loses his grandmother, he has to go back to live with the birth parents who gave him away and whom he barely knows.

The film was Kazakhstan’s 2025 entry for Best International Feature, premiered in the New Directors section of San Sebastian Film Festival, had its US premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and has won over a dozen awards on the festival circuit. It is executive produced by renowned Afghan director Siddiq Barmak (Golden Globe and Cannes-winning Osama).

Bauryna Salu opens this fall at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles, Roxy Cinema in New York City, and at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. It will be released in theaters on September 17.
 
2025, 110 minutes, color | Written and Directed by Askhat Kuchinchirekov | Featuring Yersultan Yerman, Aidos Auesbay, Bigaysha Salkyn, Dinara Shymyrbay, Damir Daurenuly, Yerkin Berikuly | Produced by Dias Feld, Askhat Kuchinchirekov | Executive Produced by Kamila Serkebaeva, Adilzhan Tuyakbay, Yelnur Kakimzhan, Anna Katchko, Elizabeth Woodward
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

All Film Independent Members and the general public can register for this event starting at 6:00 pm PT on Friday, September 12. | Registration is free; one registration per individual.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registrants may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Roxy Cinema does not offer on-site parking. However, there are several nearby parking options, including the 88 Leonard St and 16 Catherine Ln garages. To get to the cinema, take the stairs or elevator to the cellar level—both are located in the back of the entrance level, on the right side.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per individual, per event.

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Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.