Comrade Boykenjaev

In Comrade Boykenjaev, the story unfolds in a small Uzbek town as the local authorities attempt to establish the world's first internationalist cemetery. The film centers on Boykenjaev, an active Party member tasked with the challenge of organizing the first burial ceremony on the day of the cemetery's inauguration. This sets off a series of humorous and dramatic events as he struggles to find a suitable corpse for the occasion.

The runtime of the film is 78 minutes, providing a succinct yet impactful narrative. The film features prominent Uzbek actors such as Matlyuba Alimova, Ulmas Alikhojayev, and Seydulla Moldakhanov, whose performances contribute to the film’s exploration of the absurdities within the political landscape of the time. Comrade Boykenjaev reflects on the complexities of change during a transitional period in Uzbekistan.