Schizo
Шиzа
“A teen involved in the world of underground boxing vows to take care of a dead fighter's family.”
Synopsis
Fifteen year old Mustafa has a nickname Schizo. He is hired by his mother’s boyfriend to find fighters for illegal fistfights. His life is changed forever when a young man mortally beaten in one of the fights asks Schizo to deliver his prize money to his girlfriend and young son. Schizo takes the money to the woman as promised and falls in love with her. Now he knows for whom he has to make money, no matter what the cost. In fistfights there are no rules… until blood is spilled!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gulshat Omarova
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergei Bodrov, Gulshat Omarova
- Original Score
- Siegfried
- Original Title
- Шиzа
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kinofabrika, CTB Film Company, Kazakhfilm Studios, Les Petites Lumieres
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gulshat Omarova
Sergei Bodrov, Gulshat Omarova
Siegfried
Khasan Kydyraliyev, Aleksey Kiryukhin
Ivan Lebedev
Natacha Devillers, Sergej Azimov, Alec Schulmann, Sergei Bodrov, Sergei Selyanov
Department Leadership Roster
Natacha Devillers
Producer
Sergej Azimov
Producer
Khasan Kydyraliyev
Director of Photography
Ivan Lebedev
Editor
Alec Schulmann
Producer
Talgat Asyrankulov
Production Design
Sergei Bodrov
Producer
Sergei Selyanov
Producer
Sergei Bodrov
Writer
Gulshat Omarova
Writer
Gulshat Omarova
Director
Talgat Asyrankulov
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Schizo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Schizo about?
Fifteen year old Mustafa has a nickname Schizo. He is hired by his mother’s boyfriend to find fighters for illegal fistfights. His life is changed forever when a young man mortally beaten in one of the fights asks Schizo to deliver his prize money to his girlfriend and young son. Schizo takes the money to the woman as promised and falls in love with her. Now he knows for whom he has to make money, no matter what the cost. In fistfights there are no rules… until blood is spilled!
Who directed Schizo?
Schizo was directed by Gulshat Omarova.
Who stars in Schizo?
The principal cast of Schizo includes Oldzhas Nusupbayev, Olga Landina, Eduard Tabishev, Viktor Sukhorukov, Gulnara Yeraliyeva.
When was Schizo released and how long is it?
Schizo was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Schizo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Schizo was composed by Siegfried.