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| Produced feature films (2011) [1] | |
| Total | 3 |
| Gross box office (2011) [2] | |
| Total | KGS 40,036,400 |
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The cinema of Kyrgyzstan is part of the cinema of Central Asia.
In 1998, Beshkempir , by Aktan Abdykalykov, won the Best Film Grand Prix at the 1st Eurasia International Film Festival, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In 2005, at the 2nd Eurasia IFF, Saratan , by Ernest Abdyzhapparov, won the Special Jury Prize. In 2008, at the 5th Eurasia IFF, Unknown Route , by Temir Birnazarov, won the Special Feature Film Jury Award; Bridge, by Tina Ibragimov, and Debt, by Temir Birnazarov, won the Special Short Film Jury Award; Bolotbek Zhamshiev won the An Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema Art development award. [3]
| Year | Feature films produced |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 [1] |
| 2008 | 1 [1] |
| 2009 | 1 [1] |
| 2010 | 3 [1] |
| 2011 | 3 [1] |
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