Meros Filmed in 2021, the film is about the unity of faith, traditions and centuries-old friendship of the Uzbek and Kazakh peoples. The prestigious international Golden Fox Award was held in Australia[1]. The film won the "Best Dramatic Film" award at the "Muslim Film Festival" international film festival[2]. The film was shot on the order of the Cinematography Agency of Uzbekistan.
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| Directed by | Xilol Nasimov |
| Written by | Xilol Nasimov |
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| Cinematography | Husan Alijonov |
Production company | Oʻzbekiston Kinematografiya agentligi |
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Running time | 88 min |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Language | Uzbek |
Plot
editThe film "Heritage" tells about the unity of faith, traditions and centuries-old friendship of the Uzbek and Kazakh peoples. It shows the greatness of the Uzbek nation, the life of the Uzbeks, who showed the concepts of friendship, kindness and tolerance among peoples, who were not indifferent to the fate of the neighboring nations[2]. Uzbek boy Bakhshillo sympathizes with Kazakh girl Aigul. Nurlan, a Kazakh from another village, also fell in love with her. These two young people, who do not know each other, fight together during the Great Patriotic War and save each other from death. Also, the film tells about how Tariqat Yassavi, founded by Ahmed Yassavi, calls all Muslims to faith and a deep understanding of humanity as a spiritual heritage.[3]
Cast
edit- Rustam Karimov
- Munavvara Abdullayeva
- Gʻayrat Xusainov
- Bobur Aytbagambetov
- Fotih Nasimov
- Oysanam Yusupova
Thoughts
editTurkish filmmakers specially recognized that the film is a valuable work of art and has a deep place in their hearts.[3]
Creation
editThe film received a special diploma at the "Zolotoy Vityaz" film forum held in Russia in May 2022 "for revealing the theme of the commonality of traditions and relations between the Kazakh and Uzbek peoples[1]. "This film was very successful, i.e. it was awarded "Best Foreign Film" and "Best Foreign Film" at the "Golden Horse Film Festival" held in India in July 2022 and "Best Foreign Film" at the "Gandhra Independent Film Festival" (GIFF) held in Pakistan[4]. Was also awarded in the nominations "good directorial work". To date, the film "Meros" has won the nominations "Best Film of the Year" at more than ten international festivals and "Best Director's work" at 4 more festivals. Participates in the INCA IMPERIAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Lima (Peru) on May 12-15, 2022[5] Filming of "Heritage" started in 2020. Filming took place in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
Awards and nominations
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Hilol Nasimovning “Meros” filmi Hindiston xalqaro kinofestivalida “Yilning eng yaxshi xorijiy filmi” deya e’tirof etildidaryo.uz
- ^ a b “Мерос” фильми “Muslim Film Festival”да Гран-при ғолиби бўлдиuza.uz
- ^ a b Фильм о дружбе узбекского и казахского народа включен в программу пакистанского кинофестиваляnuz.uz
- ^ Узбекские национальные фильмы примут участие на международном кинофестивале в Индии
- ^ Фильм Хилола Насимова "Мерос" примет участие в кинофестивале в Перуdarakchi.uz