Asanali Ashimov

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.
Cast

Purely Kazakh History
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Wolf Trail
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Trans-Siberian Express
"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)

A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
Professor, Doctor of Sciences

The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
Genghis Khan

The House by the Salt Lake
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Ermak
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Hostages of War
Akazhan's father

Lady Zhibek
Bekezhan

The End of Ataman
Chadiarov

My Love Is in the Third Year
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Manchurian Variant
Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров

A Provincial Romance
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On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
Zhanay Uralov

In One Area
Dyusen Bektasov

Crossroads
Iskander

The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Turar

The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
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The Choice
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Worrisome Morning
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Artemisia
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Turksib
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Wings of Song
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The Messengers Hurry
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The Old Woman
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The Falls
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Aruah
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Botagoz
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Song Calls
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My Boy!
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Shokan Valikhanov
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