Filmmakers Union Names Winners of Year
The Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan headed by the well-known playwright Rustam Ibrahimbekov named the winners of the year, which traditionally takes place on the eve of the Movie Day.
The winners are determined for creative success. As Turan was told in the Union of Cinematographers, the winners are determined by the Secretariat of the Union, which analyzes the past cinematic season and the achievements of filmmakers in different formats.
As a result of this work, in the nomination "For the creative achievements of previous years' the actress Mehriban Zaki won.
The director - animator Javid Ahadov became a Laureate for the best director's decision to the animated film Old Clock.
The composer Javanshir Guliyev was awarded "for his great contribution to the national cinema."
In connection with the Movie Day, the Cinema Union Chairman Rustam Ibrahimbekov appealed to his colleagues:
Dear friends and colleagues!
This year our cinema celebrates one hundred and seventeen years. All these years the Azerbaijani filmmakers kept the love of their people and their loyalty to cultural traditions. Most of us in the most difficult historical circumstances always defended the true interests of the country and the cinema.
The winners of this year in their activities and specific work reflect the best qualities of the National Cinema.
Congratulations to my dear colleagues, Mehriban Zeki, Javanshir Guliyev and Javid Ahadov. I wish them high professional achievements.
Greetings and good wishes to all members of the Union of Cinematographers! May Allah give us strength, health and opportunity for many years to congratulate each other with awards," the appeal said. -02D-
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