The history of Uzbek cinema can be divided into two periods: the cinema of Soviet Uzbekistan (1924–1991) and the cinema of independent Uzbekistan (1991–present).
Asal Shodiyeva is an Uzbek film actress and singer.
Queen of Spades: Through the Looking Glass – Part 2 is a 2019 Russian supernatural horror film directed by Aleksandr Domogarov Jr. It is based on the same urban legend as the 2015 horror film Queen of Spades: The Dark Rite. This time, the plot takes place in a boarding school, where a terrible otherworldly force embarks on a hunt for children. The film stars Angelina Strechina, Daniil Muravyev-Izotov, Claudia Boczar, Valeriy Pankov and Vladislav Konoplyov.
Scorpion is a 2018 Uzbek action drama thriller film directed by Muhlisa Azizova and written by Rashid Malikov, Abduhamil Sodiqov, and Bob Underwood. The film was features an ensemble cast that includes Farhod Mahmudov, Shahzoda Matchanova, Karim Mirhadiyev, Yulduz Rajabova, Akbar Rasulov, Vyacheslav Razbegaev, Raʼno Shodiyeva and Murat Yıldırım.
2000 Songs of Farida, also translated as Farida's 2000 Songs, is a 2020 Uzbekistani drama film directed by Yalkin Tuychiev. It is set in Central Asia in 1920.
Yondiradi Kuydiradi is a 2011 Uzbek comedy film directed by Bakhrom Yakubov and produced by Ruslan Mirzayev. The film stars Ulugbek Kadyrov, Saida Rametova and Lola Yoʻldosheva - the brightest examples of Uzbek cinema. Luiza Rasulova played a supporting role in this film. It was after this film and films "O Maryam, Maryam" that the actress became known to the world of cinema.
Umid Irgashev is an Uzbek television and cinema actor and founder of fast-food chain Feed Up He started his professional career as an actor in 2009. Irgashev made his first movie with "Oqpadar" in 2012 and has starred in many movies since then.
Majnun is a 2016 Uzbek melodrama film directed by Johongir Ahmedov and produced by Diyor Mahkamov. The film stars Ulugʻbek Qodirov, Asal Shodiyeva and Elyor Mahkamov.
Diyor Mahkamov is an Uzbek pop singer and actor. The singer was awarded "Badge of Uzbekistan", 30th anniversary of independence of Uzbekistan.
I'm Not a Terrorist is a 2021 Uzbek film about the war in Syria. Screenwriter and directed by Muhammad Ali Iskandarov. The movie is based on real events. It recounts the fate of those who have joined terrorist groups ISIS. The film is a joint production of Uzbekistan Cinematography Agency and the film company Iskandariy visual with the support of State Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Producer Firdavs Abdukhalikov.
Lola Zunnunova is an Uzbek journalist, TV presenter, art historian and film-critic.
Ayub Shahobiddinov is an Uzbek film director, screenwriter and an honored artist of Uzbekistan. He is awarded with special medal of “Doʻstlik”.
Heaven – my abode is a film by Ayub Shahobiddinov. It is awarded as "the best director" film by New York Eurasian Film Festival in 2013. The film is produced by the order of the Uzbekkino National Agency in the film studio of Uzbekfilm. The film received the Grand Prix of "Golden Vine" at Kinoshock Film Festival in Russia.
Belated life - a.k.a. Late life is a psychological drama and melodrama film by Ayub Shahobiddinov, filmed in 2010. The film was presented to many international film festivals; in 2012 this film received two awards "The best male actor" and special award of "Бронзовый витязь" at once at "Золотой витязь" film festival held in Omsk, Russia. Apart from this, the film was screened at fifth forum of traditionally organized "Friendship" film festival in India and received positive reviews from critics.
Korkut Ata Film Festival of the Turkic World is an annual film festival hosted by TÜRKSOY since 2021. Its name comes from Korkut Ata, Turkic narrator in the Book of Dede Korkut.
Ulug‘bek Shodibekov(Uzbek: Ulug‘bek Shodibekov Улугбек Шодибеков)—(born September 10, 1996, Toshkent, Uzbekistan), most commonly known by his stage name Mittivins, is an Uzbek singer and actor. The singer received the "Nihol State Award" in 2014.
Mamadali Topivoldiyev was a Soviet soldier who became commander of the reconnaissance unit of the 5th detachment of the Chekist Partisan Brigade of the Belorussian resistance. For his partisan activities he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 15 August 1944, and the Nazis offered a reward of 50,000 Reichsmarks for his capture.
Nazarbekov Ozodbek is a well-known Uzbek singer, honored artist of Uzbekistan (2010), and honored artist of Karakalpakstan. He is also the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan and has been serving as the rector of the Uzbek National Institute of Music Art since 2020.
Kazbek is an Uzbek-Belarusian film shot by Akbar Bekturdiyev in cooperation with Uzbekistan and Belarus. The film is based on the life of Mamadali Topivoldiev, Hero of the Soviet Union, and Uzbek actor Ulugʻbek Qodirov played the role.
