Amateur
1987, Kirghiz. Directed by Aman Kamchibekov & Jali Sodanbek.
After a serious conflict with the editor of a local newspaper, journalist Temir Ataev began working as a teacher at a boarding school for children of shepherds. The first difficulties did not frighten Temir. Captivated by his new work, Ataev was able to win over the children, who were mostly from disadvantaged families, and restore order in the teaching staff.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Kirghiz
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- Released
- 1 December 1987
- Original title
- Дилетант
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Roza Khusnutdinova
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Amateur runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Who directed Amateur?
Amateur (1987) was directed by Aman Kamchibekov and Jali Sodanbek and stars Emil Boronchiyev, Nasira Mambetova, Almaz Kyrgyzbaev.