Film

Айтматов

202616+Drama

Age rating: 16+
Director: Kanybek Kalmatov
Year: 2026

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.

Top cast

Arina Isakova

Nagyma Aytmatova

Emil Esenaliev

Kasym Tynystanov

Sergey Bezrukov

Boris Pasternak

Marat Amiraev

Almaz Karayev

Abylay Marat Uulu

Torekul Aytmatov

Nurislam Nadyrov

Chingiz in childhood

Ravshana Kurkova

Zinaida Pasternak

Aziz Beyshenaliev

Kanybek Zhuraev

Bolot Tentimyshov

Chingiz Aytmatov

Directed by

Kanybek Kalmatov

Written by

Tilek Cherikov, Kanybek Kalmatov

Produced by

Asel Davletova, Kanybek Kalmatov, Timurlan Tashiev