Asanali Ashimov

Asanali Ashimov (87)

1937-05-08 | Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)

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 Movies

  • Aruah
  • The Old Woman
  • Wolf Trail
  • 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
  • Turksib
  • Artemisia
  • The Messengers Hurry
  • The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
  • Trans-Siberian Express
  • A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
  • My Love Is in the Third Year
  • The Falls
  • Lady Zhibek
  • The End of Ataman
  • Worrisome Morning
  • Wings of Song
  • Crossroads
  • Song Calls
  • In One Area
  • On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
  • Botagoz

Movies as Director

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