The history of Uzbek cinema can be divided into two periods: the cinema of Soviet Uzbekistan (1924â€"1991) and the cinema of independent Uzbekistan (1991â€"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
- Anvar Toʻrayev
- Boris Konunov
- Eduard Khachaturov
- Elyor Ishmuhamedov
- Eldor Oʻrozboyev
- Georgi Yungvald-Khilkevich
- Husayin Erkinov
- Jahongir Qosimov
- Komil Yormatov
- Latif Fayziyev
- Melis Abzalov
- Nabi Gʻaniev
- Rashid Malikov
- Shavkat Karimov
- Shuhrat Abbosov
- Yoʻldosh Aʼzamov
- Yusuf Razykov
- Zulfikon Muzakov
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
- Melis Abzalov
- Shuhrat Abbosov
- Shukur Burkhanov
- Sitora Farmonova
- Tohir Sodiqov
- Yefim Bronfman
- Yoʻldosh Aʼzamov
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
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