All that glitters

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The Kyrgyz Republic in Central Asia is a very recent democracy. Situated at the crossroads between opposing global interests, Kyrgyzstan reflects the political rivalry between Russian and American ...

The Kyrgyz Republic in Central Asia is a very recent democracy. Situated at the crossroads between opposing global interests, Kyrgyzstan reflects the political rivalry between Russian and American influence, reveals the religious tensions between Christianity and Islam, and lies between the economic predominance of China and Russia. Focusing on the mining workers employed by the Canadian company Cameco, this film shows the unique imprint the Communist past has had on the local workers and their way to adjust to the capitalistic system.

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