Vistula Movie Club: Capturing Emotion - A Director's Vision with Askar Tumanov

In this special Vistula Film Festival Edition of our podcast, host Aleska talks with Askar Tumanov, the creative mind behind the film The Suitcase. Askar shares his unique approach to filmmaking, where music serves as the primary architect of his stories and emotions take precedence over traditional scripts.In this episode, we explore:The Power of Daydreaming: How Askar uses specific songs on repeat to visualize an entire film’s atmosphere and narrative before even writing a single word.A New Directorial Style: Why Askar identifies as a "chaotic" director who values raw improvisation and emotional authenticity over rigid, pre-planned scenes.The Race Against Time: The intense challenge of filming an entire project in just 10 days and finishing the final edit on a bus ride to Zakopane.Cinematic Influences: Askar discusses his love for 90s and 2000s cinema and how he distills specific sounds and movements from his favorite classics into his own work.Leadership and Teamwork: The difficulties of managing a four-person crew with busy schedules and finding the right people who can connect with his specific artistic vision.Join the screening! Experience Askar’s film, The Suitcase, on May 29th at 2:00 PM in Aula 4 at Vistula University.