Azerbaijani film presented to Oscar
Baku, October 2 (AZERTAC). “Buta”, a movie by Azerbaijani filmmakers, has been presented to the Oscar.
The film was passed from the first stage successfully, member of the Oscar National Committee Ali Isa Jabbarov said.
“According to the success in international festivals and contests, the film was sent to the US by the committee. “Buta” has been already included in the first list of Oscar. There are 4 films in the list, 12 films will pass to the next stage and 5 films to the final.”
“Buta” is a story about a lonely 7 year old boy (named Buta), who lives in a mountain village with his grandmother. He is befriended by an old man, a liquid soap merchant who once loved (and lost) Buta`s grandmother. The old man`s friendship and wise advice helps Buta to overcome his difficulties in life. Buta`s grandmother, in the meantime, is weaving a special carpet in memory of Buta`s mother. The carpet features a `buta` pattern, which represents love. The boy is inspired by grandmother`s work, and decides to make his own “buta” made of rocks and stones, high on the top of the mountain…
The film starring Rafig Azimov, Tofiq Aliyev, Elnur Karimov, Leman Nabiyeva and the others was shot by the Azeri film director Ilgar Najaf.
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