Kupal(2017)

You can't be alone in this world

Kupal follows a hunter and taxidermist named Dr. Ahmad Kupal as he confronts an unexpected crisis on New Year's Eve, just moments before midnight. The film captures a single, pivotal day in the life of a man whose profession bridges the natural and artificial worlds—preserving animal remains as art. When an unforeseen challenge emerges in those final hours before the calendar turns, Kupal must navigate the consequences of his choices and his way of life. The film explores themes of mortality, tradition, and transformation through the lens of a solitary craftsman facing an uncertain future. With its tight temporal focus and intimate character study, Kupal examines what happens when routine is disrupted and a man must reckon with forces beyond his control.