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 (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

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.