Artvisura Film Society

Welcome to the official channel of Sharofat Arabova — a filmmaker, film scholar, and curator based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Sharofat holds degrees in Cultural Studies and Film Direction from the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University and the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII, Pune). She also holds a Ph.D. in history of Tajik and Soviet cinema, bridging academic research with creative practice.

Her films — including Nasib (2021), The Tulip Stories (2020), and Tasfiya (2014) — explore themes connected to Tajik culture and identity. In addition to her directing work, she is a member of NETPAC (Network for Promotion of Asia-Pacific Cinema) and the Filmmakers' Union of Tajikistan, and has served on juries at various international film festivals across Asia, Europe, and North America.

On this channel, you’ll find a selection of her films, discussions on cinema, and perspectives on the cultural landscape of Tajikistan.
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