“44”: A Screen Chronicle of Victory, Sacrifice and Love for the Motherland
On October 12, the Heydar Aliyev Center hosted the premiere of the feature film "44" about the 44-day Patriotic War. About a thousand people were invited to the screening, and the film will appear in cinemas from October 15.
Abdulrahman Sadikhli2 min read
On October 12, the Heydar Aliyev Center hosted the premiere of the feature film "44," dedicated to the 44-day Patriotic War. About a thousand people were invited to the event.
The film tells not only of combat operations but also of people's fates, their families, love, fears and hopes. At the center of the plot are Rashad Khalilov, an officer of the Special Forces, Zeynab Ozdemir, a Turkish orthopedic doctor working in Azerbaijan, and the commander of a special operations group, Colonel Ramazan Kerimov. Alongside the line of battle and heroism, the film shows love and personal trials. The title of the film refers to the 44 days of the Patriotic War.
Creators and Cast
The screenplay was written by Anar Alekberov, executive director of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and the directors were Ismail Safarali and Maksim Smetana. The film was produced by the Baku Media Center with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture.
The lead roles were performed by Ibrahimgiz Chingiz and Turkish actress Ozge Gurel. The cast also includes Ilgar Musayev, Mehriban Zaki, Kurban Ismailov, Hikmet Ragimov, Mahir Dervish, Ismail Kerimov, Tarlan Ali, Azer Atakishiyev, Elnur Najafov, Nadir Rustamli, Turkay Jafarly and others.
Filming took place over two years in Baku, Aghdam, Jabrayil, Fizuli, Ganja, Hadrut, Khankendi, Khojavend, Shusha and other regions. According to Anar Alekberov, work on the film lasted four years in total. He thanked the creative team, the actors and everyone who approached the project with dedication.
Cinema Screenings
After the premiere, actors, mothers of martyrs and women — heroes of the war — took the stage. Screenings of the film "44" in cinemas across the country will begin on October 15.
Source: musavat.com
