Kestym is a 340-year-old Tatar village in Udmurtia, where most of the residents share the same surname. This is no coincidence: they are descendants of Prince Kasim, the founder of their lineage. Every year, the village hosts a festival that brings together his descendants and attracts visitors from across the region. How do the Kasimovs live in the 21st century? Does sharing the same surname shape their lives? And what lies ahead for this Tatar enclave in the heart of rural Udmurtia?
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Amir Galiaskarov Director · Dmitry Manchenko Cinematographer
First release May 28, 2026 · Produced in Russia · Languages Russian, Tatar
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FSRC
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Russia
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Original title
800 Касимовых
Original language
Russian
Spoken on screen
Russian · Tatar
Release dates
Russia · May 28, 2026
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Russia
September 7, 2026 · Premiere · Kazan International Muslim Film Festival
September 28, 2026 · Premiere · Flahertiana International Documentary Film Festival
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