Cengiz Aytmatov biographical film premieres in Bishkek

The biographical film ‘Aytmatov’, depicting the life of the world-renowned Kyrgyz writer Cengiz Aytmatov, has premiered in Bishkek. Directed by Kanıbek Kalmatov and produced by Timurlan Taşiyev, the film explores various stages of the author's life.

Key themes in the film include Aytmatov's difficult childhood and youth, the tragic death of his father Törekul Aytmatov during the Stalin era, his experiences during World War II, and his eventual rise to literary prominence. The production aims to highlight the creative legacy and global importance of his ideas.