Shambala (2020)
Based on the story of Chingiz Aitmatov "The White Steamer". In a forest cordon, lost high in the mountains, an old man and an old woman and his daughter live with their family - a husband and a seven-year-old son named Shambala, which means "boy-candle" or "boy who radiates light." Shambhala faithfully believes in the ancient myth of the Mother Deer, who saved the last baby of their kind, Bugu, from enemies and fed him with her milk. And although over time people exterminated the deer, the boy believes that someday the deer will still return to their land.
Director:
Artyk Suyundukov
Writer:
Artyk Suyundukov
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Artur Amanaliev as Shambala |
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Nasreddin Dubashev as Grandfather |
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Talant Apyev as Orozkul |
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Jamilya Sydykbaeva as Step-grandmother |
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Taalaikan Abazova as Bekey |
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Zuura Bakirova as Zuura |
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Nazbiike Aidarova as Girl |
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Talypzhan Boronbaev as Kokotay |
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Omurbek Nurdinov as Seydakhmat |
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Kubandyk Kamalov as Driver |
| Writing | Chinghiz Aitmatov | Novel |
| Sound | Murzali Jenbaev | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Akzhol Bekbolotov | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Murat Aliyev | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Artyk Suyundukov | Director |
| Writing | Artyk Suyundukov | Screenplay |