Heydar Aliyev Center hosts press conference for feature film “44”
Baku, October 13, AZERTAC
On October 12, a press conference was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center prior to the screening of the feature film “44.”
Members of the film’s creative and technical teams responded to questions from media representatives.
The event commenced with a screening of the film’s trailer.
Anar Alakbarov, the film’s artistic director, underlined that the 44-day Patriotic War had left a significant trace on Azerbaijan’s history. He emphasized that the Azerbaijani people had placed their trust in their soldiers and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, expressing his gratitude to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief for providing the opportunity to produce a feature film on this theme. Anar Alakbarov noted that the team had worked on the project with great sensitivity and that media representatives had consistently supported them.
The film’s directors, Ismayil Safarali and Maksim Smetana, highlighted the immense responsibility associated with the project. According to them, the film serves as an expression of responsibility toward the country's martyrs and veterans. The core message of the film centers on devotion and love for the Motherland.
The film's producer Orman Aliyev emphasized that the team will work to present the feature film “44” on international platforms and ensure its participation in international film festivals.
“Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center, pays special attention to the film industry. The Center, which has been operating for nearly 15 years, is equipped with state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. International specialists were also involved in various stages of the project. Technical equipment for the premiere screening was provided by experts from 13 countries: the United States, Germany, Austria, Belarus, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Estonia,” Orman Aliyev underscored.
Ibrahim Chingiz, who portrays Rashad Khalilov, an officer of the Special Forces, in the film, noted that while in foreign films male heroes usually fight on the front lines, in this movie both characters are involved in combat operations. According to him, these heroes are distinguished by their unwavering commitment to putting humanity and civic duty above all else.
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