The Chimp (2001)
"Maimil" (original title)

Director:

Aktan Arym Kubat

Writers:

Avtandil Adikulov, Artandie Adykyeov,

Stars:

Mirlan Abdykalykov, Dzylykcy Dzakypov, Sergey Golovkin

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mirlan Abdykalykov	...	The Chimp
Dzylykcy Dzakypov	...	The father
Sergey Golovkin	...	Sacha
Alexandra Mitrokhina	...	Zina
Yuriy Sokolov	...	Iouri
Salynbek Sarymsakov	...	Akbar
Alexei Manzinbine	...	Friend of the father
Tchynarkoul Moukacheva	...	Woman with the skin stain
Jyldyz Abakirova	...	Jyldyz
Veronika Semibratova	...	Vicki
Renata Tanabaeva	...	Renata
Nelli Soultangazieva	...	Nelli
Saida Mamyrbaeva	...	Saida
Nikolai Bouriak	...	Head worker
Ainagoul Essenkojeva	...	The Mother

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

teenage boy | beating | flirt | mother son relationship | alcoholic | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France Kyrgyzstan Japan

Language:

Kirghiz Russian

Release Date:

23 January 2002 (France)

Also Known As:

De aap

Filming Locations:

Balyktchy, Kyrgyzstan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beshkempir Films, Bitters End, Haut et Court

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min 92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2001, the film was chosen to represent Kyrgyzstan in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 2002 Oscars, making it the second film to compete since Kyrgyz independence. The film competed against 50 other countries and was ultimately unable to make the Top Five.

User Reviews

Interesting kirghiz movie

Maimal is the story of a young Kirghiz who has to go to the army. But before, he would like to have his first sexual experience. The problem is that he looks like a monkey and is shy because of this. Sounds dull ? Maybe if it was an American movie. It would be something like American Pie. But in Kirghiztan, it leads to a touching fable about young Kirghizs. And it's a good way to talk about the problems of this former USSR Republic : alcohol, poverty and so on. Let's say this movie is clever, well acted, well directed and an interesting experience for every movie lovers. Ever seen a kirghiz movie ? Try this one.