Black Red Yellow
A Kyrgyz village weaver turns three symbolic carpets into intimate portraits of love, character, family duty, and shared destiny.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- reflective
- nostalgic
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Available aggregate audience reception is modestly positive, though the very small vote count limits confidence.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Turdugul's black, red, and yellow carpets mirror the lives and temperaments of the people for whom they are made.
Turdugul's weaving exposes the emotional depth of everyday village life and preserves personal stories in material form.
The film centers on three intertwined destinies while linking them through Turdugul's work as the village's only weaver.
Family responsibility, mutual respect, and the need to cherish one another are explored through village relationships.
Films like Black Red Yellow, and why
The Story of the Weeping Camel
shared rural Central Asian setting, intimate observation, and respect for local tradition
The Scent of Green Papaya
shared contemplative domestic drama, tactile craft imagery, and understated emotional tone
The Color of Pomegranates
shared color symbolism, culturally rooted visual poetry, and allegorical portraiture
Movie Details
- Director
- Aktan Arym Kubat
- Release Date
- 2025-06-18
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.0 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Nargiza Mamatkulova
- Mirlan Abdykalykov
- Aigul Busurmankulova
Common questions
- What is Black Red Yellow about?
- A Kyrgyz village weaver turns three symbolic carpets into intimate portraits of love, character, family duty, and shared destiny.
- What is Black Red Yellow like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Black Red Yellow as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Black Red Yellow violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Black Red Yellow.
- What did critics think of Black Red Yellow?
- Available aggregate audience reception is modestly positive, though the very small vote count limits confidence.
- Which films are like Black Red Yellow?
- Films with a similar feel include The Story of the Weeping Camel, The Scent of Green Papaya, and The Color of Pomegranates.
- How long is Black Red Yellow?
- Black Red Yellow runs 93 minutes.
