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.
32 movies
Hostages of War
2022·8.1
Aruah
2018·0.0
The Old Woman
2014·0.0
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
2010·8.5
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005·0.0
The House by the Salt Lake
2004·0.0
Purely Kazakh History
2001·0.0
Ermak
1997·6.0
Manchurian Variant
1989·7.5
Turksib
1986·8.0
Artemisia
1986·0.0
Shokan Valikhanov
1985·0.0
A Provincial Romance
1981·0.0
The Messengers Hurry
1980·9.0
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980·0.0
A Taste of Bread
1979·5.0
Trans-Siberian Express
1977·6.1
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976·6.7
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976·8.0
The Choice
1975·0.0
The Falls
1973·0.0
Lady Zhibek
1972·8.5
The End of the Ataman
1970·5.4
Worrisome Morning
1968·0.0
Wings of Song
1966·0.0
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
1965·9.0
Crossroads
1963·5.0
My Boy!
1962·0.0
Song Calls
1961·8.0
In One District
1961·8.0
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
1959·0.0
Botagoz
1958·0.0