Djamshed Usmonov
Born 1965 in Asht, Tajikistan. He went to the Art Academy of Dushanbe, Theater Department, and later completed his studies at the Moscow School of Dramatic Arts. From 1993, he lived alternatively in Tajikistan and Moscow, later also in Paris. He has been in the film business since 1986 as director, producer, film editor, screenplay writer, and actor.

Filmografy
Mard / The Man, 1989, documentary
Parvozi Zanbur / Bee’s Flight, Tajikistan/Kor 1998; feature, 90 min
Tchoh / The Well, Tajikistan 2000, 48 min, 35mm, b/w
Farishtay Kitfi Rost / Angel on the Right, I, CH, F, Tajikistan 2002, 89 min (Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2002)