BARSAKELMES: The Island Remembers

BARSAKELMES: The Island Remembers AI Short Film | Kazakh Legend | Aral Sea | Future Vision In the ancient waters of the Aral Sea, a nomadic tribe discovers a hidden island called Barsakelmes — a paradise where nature provides everything they need to survive. But when the tribe forgets its sacred promise to protect the land, the island begins to change. Centuries later, a young boy experiences this forgotten legend through virtual reality and discovers that some stories are more than memories of the past. They are warnings for the future. A cinematic AI short film inspired by Kazakh folklore, the legend of Barsakelmes, the Aral Sea, and the responsibility we share to protect the world we leave behind. Created for: Astana AI Film Festival Director, scriptwriter, editing - Erik Umbetaliyev AI tools were used as part of the creative filmmaking process. #SpecialForAAIFF #AIFilm #AIFilmFestival #Kazakhstan #Barsakelmes #ShortFilm