Aitmatov
Oct 15, 2026
Director
Kanybek KalmatovOverview
An upcoming biopic on world-renowned Kyrgyz author Chingiz Aitmatov. The film traces his childhood, losing his father, and the personal struggle that shaped his literary voice—from humble beginnings to becoming the voice of his nation.
Cast of Aitmatov
Crew of Aitmatov
Kanybek KalmatovDirector, Producer, Writer- Tilek CherikovWriter
- Asel DavletovaProducer
- Timurlan TashievProducer
Robert ZiganshinOriginal Music Composer- Zhantai KydyraliyevDirector of Photography
- Azyk AbdrakhmanovEditor
- Elchibek ShamenovProduction Design
- Bermet LazarevaProduction Design, Costume Design
- Kalybek SherniyazovSound Director
- Pyotr GorsheninMakeup Designer
- Tatyana MelkomovaMakeup Designer
- Aidana KachievaMakeup Designer
About Aitmatov
What is Aitmatov about?
An upcoming biopic on world-renowned Kyrgyz author Chingiz Aitmatov. The film traces his childhood, losing his father, and the personal struggle that shaped his literary voice—from humble beginnings to becoming the voice of his nation.
When was Aitmatov released?
Aitmatov was released on October 15, 2026.
Who directed Aitmatov?
Aitmatov was directed by Kanybek Kalmatov.
Who is in the cast of Aitmatov?
The cast of Aitmatov includes Arina Isakova (Nagyma Aytmatova), Emil Esenaliev (Kasym Tynystanov), Sergey Bezrukov (Boris Pasternak), Marat Amiraev (Almaz Karayev) and Abylay Marat Uulu (Torekul Aytmatov).