ARTE Reportage

Growing Authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan

25 min

Available until 03/05/2029

22/05/2026

For a long time, Kyrgyzstan was considered an island of freedom and democracy in Central Asia, surrounded by authoritarian nations. But recently the post-soviet state has begun to resemble its neighbours… This reportage meets local people in Kyrgyzstan who still protest bravely.

Director

Germain Baslé

Author

Germain Baslé

Image

Ulysse Cailloux

Editing

Maxime Delayat

Production

KEYI Productions

Country

France

Year

2026

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