Directing

Bolotbek Shamshiyev

Born January 12, 1941 · Bishkek, USSR (Kyrgyzstan)

Died December 21, 2019 · aged 78

Bolotbek Shamshiyev was born on January 12, 1941, in Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, USSR (now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan). Before entering the film industry professionally, he worked as an assistant sound engineer at the Frunze Studio of Feature and Documentary Films, later known as Kyrgyzfilm. In 1959, he enrolled in the directing department of VGIK in Moscow, where he studied under director Aleksandr Zguridi. Wh…

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Among People

Among People · 1978

A tiny Kyrgyz aul in the mountains is slated for demolition, and its people must move to a collective farm. Young shepherd Kanat sets out for the city to study, but after being deceived, he chooses to stay, realizing he must first learn the art of living among people. The village elders, guided by timeless moral values, shape the destinies of the characters, rooted in a deep sense of belonging and communal spirit.

Gunshot at the Mountain Pass

Gunshot at the Mountain Pass · 1968

Gunshot at the Mountain Pass

About the Kirghiz aristocracy's attempt to battle the influx of Russian merchants in pre-Revolution days.

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul · 1971

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul

MovieDramaHistory

Directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev, the movie shows Kyrgyzstan under early Soviet rule; and tells us about opium contrabanda across the border.

Early Cranes

Early Cranes · 1980

Sultanmurat is a 14 year old boy who lives in a small Kyrgyz village. All the men have gone off to war so he is left alone to tend to the horses who are weak with hunger.

The White Ship

The White Ship · 1976

Longing to discover his father, a sad young boy dreams of becoming a fish and swimming to the great white ship he sees traversing Lake Issyk. Lost in his dreams, and buoyed by the pagan tales of his Central Asian grandfather, he feels a close communion with nature: so much so that when a hunter kills a stag, he too takes a final, liberating leap.

The Ascent of Fujiyama

The Ascent of Fujiyama · 1989

The Ascent of Fujiyama

A few former pupils of primary school teacher Aishi-Aly meet again for a party on the top of the sacred mountain that dominates their village. But what was supposed to be a joyful party turns into a nightmare...

The Manas

The Manas · 1965

MovieDocumentary

Portrait of Saiakbai Karalaev, one of the last bards of the "manas," a Kyrgyz national epic.

Echo of Love

Echo of Love · 1974

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Among People

Among People · 1978

A tiny Kyrgyz aul in the mountains is slated for demolition, and its people must move to a collective farm. Young shepherd Kanat sets out for the city to study, but after being deceived, he chooses to stay, realizing he must first learn the art of living among people. The village elders, guided by timeless moral values, shape the destinies of the characters, rooted in a deep sense of belonging and communal spirit.

Director

Gunshot at the Mountain Pass

Gunshot at the Mountain Pass · 1968

Gunshot at the Mountain Pass

About the Kirghiz aristocracy's attempt to battle the influx of Russian merchants in pre-Revolution days.

Director

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul · 1971

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul

MovieDramaHistory

Directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev, the movie shows Kyrgyzstan under early Soviet rule; and tells us about opium contrabanda across the border.

Director

Early Cranes

Early Cranes · 1980

Sultanmurat is a 14 year old boy who lives in a small Kyrgyz village. All the men have gone off to war so he is left alone to tend to the horses who are weak with hunger.

Screenplay

The White Ship

The White Ship · 1976

Longing to discover his father, a sad young boy dreams of becoming a fish and swimming to the great white ship he sees traversing Lake Issyk. Lost in his dreams, and buoyed by the pagan tales of his Central Asian grandfather, he feels a close communion with nature: so much so that when a hunter kills a stag, he too takes a final, liberating leap.

Director

The Ascent of Fujiyama

The Ascent of Fujiyama · 1989

The Ascent of Fujiyama

A few former pupils of primary school teacher Aishi-Aly meet again for a party on the top of the sacred mountain that dominates their village. But what was supposed to be a joyful party turns into a nightmare...

Director

The Manas

The Manas · 1965

MovieDocumentary

Portrait of Saiakbai Karalaev, one of the last bards of the "manas," a Kyrgyz national epic.

Director

Echo of Love

Echo of Love · 1974

Director

Snipers

Snipers · 1986

After studying Central female school where learner was trained as a spinier, in 1943 Aliya joined the Soviet armed force with her girlfriends .She shot an German sniper who killed many Soviet soldiers in an fighting action.

Screenplay

Heat

An idealistic high school graduate goes to work on a state farm on the Kyrgyz steppe, only to clash with its authoritarian leader.

Kemel

Wolf Pit

Wolf Pit · 1983

MovieDramaCrime

Samat is an orphan, and he strikes up a friendship with Musa, who is wheelchair bound due to illness. Little does he know Musa has ties to the criminal world.

Screenplay