The Chimp
The Chimp is the nickname of a teenage boy (with large ears) who lives in the small town of Balyktchy, Kirghizstan, a former part of the USSR in central Asia. His family is being torn apart by his dad's alcoholism, his emotions are being torn as he sees his friends pair off into couples, and his job working on the railtracks is uninspiring.
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About The Chimp
The Chimp is a 2001 Kyrgyz-language drama film directed by Aktan Arym Kubat. The cast is led by Mirlan Abdykalykov, Dzylykcy Dzakypov, Sergey Golovkin. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.
The Chimp was produced by TPS Cinéma, Bitters End, and Noé Productions and made in Kyrgyz Republic and Japan. It was released on May 1, 2001.
- Director
- Aktan Arym Kubat
- Writers
- Aktan Arym Kubat, Tonino Guerra, Avtandil Adikulov
- Release date
- May 1, 2001
- Original language
- Kyrgyz
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Kyrgyz Republic, Japan
- Production
- TPS Cinéma, Bitters End, Noé Productions
The Chimp cast & crew
The Chimp was directed by Aktan Arym Kubat and written by Aktan Arym Kubat, Tonino Guerra, and Avtandil Adikulov.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandr Yurtaev, cinematography is by Khasan Kydyraliyev, and it was produced by Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela and Marc Baschet.
Is The Chimp worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Chimp is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Chimp
Mirlan Abdykalykov
Dzylykcy Dzakypov
Sergey Golovkin
Alexandra Mitrokhina
Yuriy Sokolov
Salynbek Sarymsakov
The Chimp — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Chimp in United States?
The Chimp is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Chimp in?
The Chimp is originally in Kyrgyz, with audio tracks including Kirghiz, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Chimp?
The Chimp runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
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