Shambala
Шамбала
Synopsis
Based on the story of Chingiz Aitmatov "The White Steamer". In a forest cordon, lost high in the mountains, an old man and an old woman and his daughter live with their family - a husband and a seven-year-old son named Shambala, which means "boy-candle" or "boy who radiates light." Shambhala faithfully believes in the ancient myth of the Mother Deer, who saved the last baby of their kind, Bugu, from enemies and fed him with her milk. And although over time people exterminated the deer, the boy believes that someday the deer will still return to their land.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Shambala" film trailer ENG
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Artyk Suyundukov
- Screenplay & Story
- Artyk Suyundukov
- Original Score
- Murzali Jenbaev
- Original Title
- Шамбала
- Country of Origin
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kyrgyzfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Artyk Suyundukov
Artyk Suyundukov, Chinghiz Aitmatov
Murzali Jenbaev
Akzhol Bekbolotov, Murat Aliyev
Department Leadership Roster
Murzali Jenbaev
Original Music Composer
Akzhol Bekbolotov
Director of Photography
Murat Aliyev
Director of Photography
Artyk Suyundukov
Director
Artyk Suyundukov
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shambala.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shambala
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shambala about?
Based on the story of Chingiz Aitmatov "The White Steamer". In a forest cordon, lost high in the mountains, an old man and an old woman and his daughter live with their family - a husband and a seven-year-old son named Shambala, which means "boy-candle" or "boy who radiates light." Shambhala faithfully believes in the ancient myth of the Mother Deer, who saved the last baby of their kind, Bugu, from enemies and fed him with her milk. And although over time people exterminated the deer, the boy believes that someday the deer will still return to their land.
Who directed Shambala?
Shambala was directed by Artyk Suyundukov.
Who stars in Shambala?
The principal cast of Shambala includes Artur Amanaliev, Nasreddin Dubashev, Talant Apyev, Jamilya Sydykbaeva, Taalaikan Abazova.
When was Shambala released and how long is it?
Shambala was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Shambala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shambala was composed by Murzali Jenbaev.
Is Shambala based on a book or true story?
Shambala is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chinghiz Aitmatov".