21^3

Directed by Marina Saifidin kyzy

Synopsis:
Eight-year-old Alikhan, who has Down syndrome, dreams of becoming an

actor, but he finds it difficult to overcome his fear of the stage and darkness.

However, dreams push people to do extraordinary things.

Director Statement:
I don't like the division of people into "them" and "us", even in a positive

way. I love Alikhan and I want him to be able to become an ordinary

dreaming child while he has his chance.

When I did research on Down syndrome and the lives of people with this

syndrome, I just wondered how I could not know about them.

After meeting Alikhan, I firmly decided "if not me, then who".

I want to pass on to others through the film at least some of the unique gifts

that I received from communicating with him and his friends.

For me, the film is an attempt to share with the audience the love of life and

admiration for its diversity. And I will be very happy if it also serves to change

the attitude of society towards any extraordinary people.