The Uzbek Culture Ministry said on April 5 that the Artdocfest/Asia film festival was blocked because its organizers "did not obtain permission" to hold a public event and failed to comply with ...

As it struggles to keep a lid on political dissent while also trying to keep the wheels from coming off the economy, the government of Uzbekistan is co-opting the country's entertainment industry.

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) -- A new film industry is on the rise in this ex-Soviet state: Dozens of inexpensive, but profitable movies featuring pop divas and heart-wrenching plots have been churned ...

The release of Uzbek action movie ‘Daydi’ has been brought to a standstill for featuring the likeness of Morgan Freeman on the promotional materials despite the fact that the actor never makes an ...

The second edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) opened at Jyoti Chitraban, Guwahati, on Thursday (January 22, 2026), bringing together stories, voices, and visions from across the ...