Cinema of Uzbekistan

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The history of Uzbek cinema can be divided into two periods: the cinema of the Soviet Uzbekistan (1924–1991) and the cinema of the independent Uzbekistan (1991–present). Films of the Soviet period were shot either in Russian or Uzbek. Most critically acclaimed films of the Soviet period include films such as Maftuningman (1958), Mahallada duv-duv gap (1960), and Shum bola (1977).

There are many film studios in Uzbekistan. Uzbekfilm (Uzbek: O‘zbekfilm, Ўзбекфильм), established in 1925, is the largest and oldest film studio in Uzbekistan.

Very few Uzbek movies that were made after Uzbekistan became independent have achieved international notability. According to movie critics, most of the modern Uzbek movies are cheap, low-quality movies. Currently there are dozens of Uzbek film studies that on average make 50 films a year. Film critics state that while the quantity of Uzbek films is going up, one cannot say the same about the quality of these films. Some have dubbed this trend the "Bollywoodization of Uzbek cinema."

Uzbekistani directors

• Ali Hamroyev, born May 19, 1937 in Tashkent
• Anvar Toʻrayev, born June 21, 1934 in Samarkand
• Boris Konunov, born May 24, 1947 in Tashkent
• Eduard Khachaturov, born April 27, 1936 in Tashkent
• Elyor Ishmuhamedov, born May 1, 1942 in Tashkent
• Eldor Oʻrozboyev, born October 11, 1940 in Tashkent
• Georgi Yungvald-Khilkevich, born October 22, 1934 in Tashkent
• Husayin Erkinov, born in 1960 in Tashkent
• Jahongir Qosimov
• Komil Yormatov
• Latif Fayziyev
• Melis Abzalov, born November 18, 1938, in Yangiyul
• Nabi Gʻaniev
• Rashid Malikov
• Shavkat Karimov
• Shuhrat Abbosov, born on January 16, 1931 in Tashkent
• Yusuf Razykov, born in 1957 in Tashkent
• Yoʻldosh Aʼzamov (May 10, 1909 – June 16, 1985)
• Zulfikon Muzakov

Uzbekistani film actors and actresses

Main article: List of Uzbekistani film actors and actresses

Highly acclaimed Uzbekistani actors and actresses include:

• Aleksandr Abdulov
• Ali Hamroyev
• Alisher Uzoqov
• Asal Shodiyeva
• Dilnoza Kubayeva
• Ergash Karimov
• Jamshid Zokirov
• Lola Yoʻldosheva
• Melis Abzalov
• Rayhon Gʻaniyeva
• Shahzoda
• Shuhrat Abbosov
• Sitora Farmonova
• Tohir Sodiqov
• Yefim Bronfman
• Yoʻldosh Aʼzamov
• Ziyoda Qobilova

List of Uzbekistani films

Main article: List of Uzbekistani films

The following are the most critically acclaimed Uzbek films:

• Abdullajon (1991)
• Armon (1986)
• Kelinlar qoʻzgʻoloni (1984)
• Maftuningman (1958)
• Mahallada duv-duv gap (1960)
• Shum Bola (1977)
• Suyunchi (1982)
• Toʻylar muborak (1978)
• Yor-yor (1964)

See also

• Cinema of Central Asia
• Cinema of the Soviet Union
• Cinema of the world