Kamila recalls her journey: from the first footage shot in childhood with a gifted camera, — to her debut film "Fairy Tale" (shown on ARTE/ZDF) and admission to the Netherlands Film Academy.
In the new episode of Yuzma-Yuz Kamila talks about how her surroundings shaped her views: the influence of the 139 Documentary gallery and Sobira Rakhimov Street, which is linked to many of her memories.
Today, Kamila Rustambekova defines her path as constant movement—between countries, cities, and personal stories. This movement becomes not only her experience but also a source of new imagery for contemporary Uzbek art.
For Kamila, the road is the main plot of her life. She recalls the daily trips from Yangiyul to Tashkent, and now – the journeys between Tashkent and Amsterdam.
In her work, she explores memory and visual imagery of modern Uzbek society. In the series "Home, Field, and Stream," Kamila addresses the themes of rural labor and colonial legacy, while in the film "Tale," she tackles issues of acceptance and love.
Her work has been published on Nowness Asia, It’s Nice That, Fotofilmic, and she herself has joined the international community Women Photograph.
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