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