Kyrgyzstan
Directed by Juan Francisco Ossa
Chile · 2026 · 4 min 12 sec · Documentary
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
A distant country, a body in doubt. An audiovisual letter that connects an imagined Kyrgyzstan with the filmmaker’s inner world, blending personal illness, memory, and political echoes into a poetic reflection on distance and belonging.
About the film
Kyrgyzstan emerged from the idea of a distant place becoming a mirror of an inner landscape. Through an audiovisual letter, the film connects personal illness, memory, and political echoes, transforming geographical distance into a reflection on identity, uncertainty, and belonging. Rather than providing answers, it invites viewers to contemplate the fragile connections between personal experience and the wider world.
Director
Juan Franscisco Ossa is a Chilean filmmaker based in Santiago and the founder of Cineverso Escuela, an initiative dedicated to film education and creative development. His work explores themes of youth, marginalization, and memory, often focusing on characters shaped by complex social environments. In addition to directing, he is also a screenwriter, developing stories that emphasize intimate and emotionally grounded narratives. He is currently working on his upcoming short film El Cine Ciego, a dystopian story set in a future where cinema no longer exists.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026