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Asanali Ashimov

Asanali Ashimov

Asanali Ashimov is a legendary Kazakh actor, director, screenwriter, and educator. Born on May 8, 1937, in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan, he graduated from the Kurmangazy Kazakh State Conservatory in 1961 with a degree in drama acting. Ashimov gained nationwide fame for his iconic roles in Kazakh cinema, including Kyz-Zhibek (1970) and the End of the Ataman series. He also directed several acclaimed films, such as Legendary Chokan (1985) and Wormwood (1986). Over his career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR and Kazakhstan's Hero of Labor. A towering figure in Kazakh culture, Ashimov continues to inspire generations through his work in film, theater, and education.

On screen

  • Hostages of War
  • Aruah
  • The Old Woman
  • Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
  • The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
  • The House by the Salt Lake
  • Purely Kazakh History
  • Ermak
  • Manchurian Variant
  • Artemisia
  • Turksib
  • Shokan Valikhanov
  • A Provincial Romance
  • The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
  • The Messengers Hurry
  • A Taste of Bread
  • Trans-Siberian Express
  • A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
  • My Love Is in the Third Year
  • The Choice
  • The Falls
  • Lady Zhibek
  • The End of the Ataman
  • Worrisome Morning
  • Wings of Song
  • The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
  • Crossroads
  • My Boy!
  • In One District
  • Song Calls
  • On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
  • Botagoz

Behind the camera

  • The House by the Salt Lake
  • Manchurian Variant
  • Artemisia
  • Shokan Valikhanov
  • The Year of the Dragon

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