Askarov (2023)
The film is devoted to Azimjon Askarov, an ethnic Uzbek, artist and Kyrgyz human rights defender, who had investigated and documented crimes of Kyrgyz law enforcement agencies. In 2010 during interethnic conflicts in the South of Kyrgyzstan (the city of Osh), Askarov was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. In 2020 Askarov died in prison under unclear circumstances. Askarov’s family and friends are trying to restore justice to him.
Director: Elyor Nemat
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 2023
Country: Uzbekistan
Language: Pусский, ozbek
Original Language: uz
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Askarov about?
- The film is devoted to Azimjon Askarov, an ethnic Uzbek, artist and Kyrgyz human rights defender, who had investigated and documented crimes of Kyrgyz law enforcement agencies. In 2010 during interethnic conflicts in the South of Kyrgyzstan (the city of Osh), Askarov was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. In 2020 Askarov died in prison under unclear circumstances. Askarov’s family and friends are trying to restore justice to him.
- Who directed Askarov?
- Askarov was directed by Elyor Nemat.
- How long is Askarov?
- Askarov has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Askarov?
- Askarov is a Documentary film.
- Where was Askarov produced?
- Askarov was produced in Uzbekistan.