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The Chimp (2001)
Maimil (original title)

92 min  -  Drama  -   23 January 2002 (France)
6.3
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Reviews: 2 user | 7 critic

Director:

Aktan Arym Kubat

Writers:

Aktan Arym Kubat, Avtandil Adikulov, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Mirlan Abdykalykov, Dzylykcy Dzakypov and Sergey Golovkin
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Cast

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

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

France | Kyrgyzstan | Japan

Language:

Kyrgyz | Russian

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Also Known As:

Le singe See more »

Filming Locations:

Balyktchy, Kyrgyzstan

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Beshkempir Films, Bitters End, Haut et Court See more »
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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. See more »