Shambala
Drama
A young boy in a mountain forest explores nature and hears his grandfather's tales of Mother Deer. His innocent view of the world contrasts with the difficult realities experienced by the adults in his life.
Director
Artykpai Suyundukov
Writers
Artykpai Suyundukov, Chingiz Aitmatov
Stars
Taalaikan Abazova, Nazbiike Aidarova, Artur Amanaliev
Release Date
July 25, 2020
Language
Kyrgyz, English
Country
Kyrgyzstan
π 16
Wins
π― 3
Nominations
π Top Cast
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Taalaikan Abazova
as Bekey
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Nazbiike Aidarova
as Girl
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Artur Amanaliev
as Shambala
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Talant Apyev
as Orozkul
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Zuura Bakirova
as Zuura
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Talypzhan Boronbaev
as Kokotay
Nasreddin Dubashev
as Grandfather
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Kubandyk Kamalov
as Driver
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Omurbek Nurdinov
as Seydakhmat
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Djamilia Sydykbaeva
as Step-grandmother
π¬ Technical Specs
Color
Color
Filming Location
Kyrgyzstan
Production
Aitysh Film, Kyrgyzfilm
π― Categories
Drama
π‘ Did You Know?
Official submission of Kyrgyzstan for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
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π Synopsis
A young boy in a mountain forest explores nature and hears his grandfather's tales of Mother Deer. His innocent view of the world contrasts with the difficult realities experienced by the adults in his life.