The Magic Gown

The Magic Gown
The Magic Gown
	Azerbaijani: Sehrli xalat
Directed by	Alisattar Atakishiyev
Written by	Alexandr Tarasov; Alisattar Atakishiyev
Music by	Arif Malikov
Production; company	Azerbaijanfilm
Release date	1964;
Running time	75 min.
Countries	Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
Languages	Russian, Azerbaijani

The Magic Gown (Azerbaijani: Sehrli xalat) is a 1964 Soviet fantasy comedy film directed by Alisattar Atakishiyev.

Plot

Set in the mid-20th century, the story follows a group of Azerbaijani Pioneer students preparing for the 40th anniversary of the Pioneer Organization in a renovated Shah Palace. Their adventure begins when a famous magician, Io-Kio, presents them with a magic gown that transports them through time, allowing them to experience both the past and the future.^[1]

About the film

The character Rəşid was voiced by Yusif Sheikhov in the Azerbaijani version of the film, as Azər Qurbanov, who played the role, is Russian-speaking.^[2]
Around 500-600 children auditioned for the roles of pioneers.^[3]
The film's soundtrack is the first film music composed by Arif Malikov.
A documentary titled "50 Years of Magic" was made about the film.^[4]
In 2014, the 50th anniversary of the film was celebrated.^[5]
The film was shot in the Maştağa settlement and the Old City of Baku, as well as in the village of Culyan in the Ismayilli region and in a studio in the capital of the Belarusian SSR, Minsk.

Cast

Rashid Mirzayev - main role - Azer Gurbanov
Zarifa - the main role - Solmaz Hatamova
Petya - the main role - Kolya Loginov
Eldar - main role - Yusif Sheikhov
Khan - Aliagha Aghayev
Io-Kio - Anatoly Falkovich
Mohsun Aghayev — Mohsun Sanani
Chief Vizier - Aghahussein Javadov
Referee - Ismail Osmanly
Vizier - Husseinagha Sadygov
Astrologer - Mammad Sadygov
Serdar — Afrasiyab Mammadov
The old man - Alekber Husseinzade
Merchant - Ali Khalilov
Merchant - Mammadsadyg Nuriyev
Commander - Bahadur Aliyev
Policeman - Talat Rahmanov
Treasurer - Mollagha Babirli
Teacher "in the future" - Lutfi Mammadbeyli
Sakina - Almaz Ahmedova
Sage - Nazim Mustafayev
Circus artist - Arif Madatov

References

↑ Məmmədli, O. (2008-05-21). ""Sehrli xalat" və ya nağıla çevrilən uşaqlıq: An interview with the main character Zərifə (Solmaz Hətəmova) from the film directed by Əlisəttar Atakişiyev". Xalq cəbhəsi. p. 10.
↑ ""Vaxt ildırım sürətilə keçir, nə vaxtsa filmlərə çəkildiyimi az qala unutmuşam...": An interview with Azər Qurbanov, who played Rəşid in the film "Sehrli xalat," currently residing in the United States". 525-ci qəzet. 2013-07-27. p. 29.
↑ Kazımzadə, A. (2014-11-08). "Uşaqlar üçün nağıl, böyüklər üçün klassika: About the film "Sehrli xalat" directed by Əlisəttar Atakişiyev". Kaspi. p. 16.
↑ Azəri, L. (2014-11-14). "50 ilin "Sehrli xalatı": On the celebration of the 50". Mədəniyyət. p. 5.
↑ Şeyxov, Y. (2014-11-19). "Film yubileylərinə nə qədər xərclənir?: Yusif Şeyxov: "Funds for anniversaries are allocated from the budget intended for cinema events."". Ekspress. p. 23.

[1] Məmmədli, O. (2008-05-21). ""Sehrli xalat" və ya nağıla çevrilən uşaqlıq: An interview with the main character Zərifə (Solmaz Hətəmova) from the film directed by Əlisəttar Atakişiyev". Xalq cəbhəsi. p. 10.

[2] ""Vaxt ildırım sürətilə keçir, nə vaxtsa filmlərə çəkildiyimi az qala unutmuşam...": An interview with Azər Qurbanov, who played Rəşid in the film "Sehrli xalat," currently residing in the United States". 525-ci qəzet. 2013-07-27. p. 29.

[3] Kazımzadə, A. (2014-11-08). "Uşaqlar üçün nağıl, böyüklər üçün klassika: About the film "Sehrli xalat" directed by Əlisəttar Atakişiyev". Kaspi. p. 16.

[4] Azəri, L. (2014-11-14). "50 ilin "Sehrli xalatı": On the celebration of the 50". Mədəniyyət. p. 5.

[5] Şeyxov, Y. (2014-11-19). "Film yubileylərinə nə qədər xərclənir?: Yusif Şeyxov: "Funds for anniversaries are allocated from the budget intended for cinema events."". Ekspress. p. 23.

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