Azerbaijan / Feb 25, 2009 / Russian Drama Theater named after Samed Vurgun, Baku, Azerbaijan
The 40th Door (2009)
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Fourteen-year-old Rustam lives with his mother in a village; his father was killed by the Russian mafia. After his father's death, Rustam tries to provide for himself and his mother without resorting to illegal money-making schemes. But his dream is to join a music band. The title of the film refers to an Azerbaijani fairy tale about saving a princess from a house with 40 doors; no one has succeeded in opening the last door, and thus its secret remains hidden. The villagers have named their village the 40th door as well.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kanan Farajullayev | Ilgar |
| Farid Tahirov | Ahmad |
| Tural Mammadov | Ramiz |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 40-cı Qapı |
| Original language | Azərbaycan (AZ) |
| Spoken languages | Azərbaycan |
| Production countries | Azerbaijan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Rhythm Production |
| Release date | 25 febbraio 2009 |
| Production | Elchin Guliyev, Khagani Savalan |
| Writer | Elchin Guliyev |
| Cinematography | Abdulrahim Besharat |
| Assistant directors | Elchin Guliyev |
| Camera operators | Abdulrahim Besharat |
| Additional photography | Abdulrahim Besharat |
| Production design | Elkhan Nabiyev |
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| Art direction | Elkhan Nabiyev |
| Set decoration | Elkhan Nabiyev |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Apr 19, 2009 / Houston Film Festival
Russia / Dec 08, 2009 / Central House of Journalists, Moscow, Russia
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