Talk with Nigora Karimova

On 25 October, the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent) hosted a public talk with Nigora Karimova, Director of the Institute of Art Studies, titled ‘The Stories That Speak: Uzbekistan’s Silent Cinema’.

During the talk, Nigora Karimova explored the origins and development of silent cinema in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The discussion was accompanied by excerpts from archival films, posters and historical documents, offering insights into the early development of Uzbek cinema.

She also highlighted the cultural significance of silent films and their important role in shaping cinema in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.