BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 5. "The Legend of Khari Bulbul" and "The Odin's Code" documentary films, directed by Swedish photographer and filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg with the support of the National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Sweden, will be shown at the Rex Cinema in Paris, TurkicWorld reports.
The films will be shown on November 7 within the framework of the 2nd International Film Festival "Cinema Heritage", the opening ceremony of which took place at the Rex Cinema with the support of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in France, the Permanent Mission to UNESCO, and the National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO.
"The Legend of Khari Bulbul" is the first documentary film made after the liberation of Shusha, the musical capital of Azerbaijan, from occupation. The film highlights its historical significance and rich cultural heritage. It also tells the symbolic story of the Khari Bulbul flower, which became a symbol of victory and freedom. "The Odin Code" focuses on the historical ties between Azerbaijan and the Scandinavian countries, particularly the visit to Azerbaijan by the famous Norwegian scientist and traveler Thor Heyerdahl, who attached great importance to studying these connections, as well as the opinions expressed during his meetings with the National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
At the opening ceremony, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to France, Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, addressed the audience, and the festival organizers declared the festival open. The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to France, Leyla Abdullayeva, expressed gratitude to the Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Elman Abdullayev, and the Secretary General of the National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO, Seymur Fataliyev, for their support of the festival.
The festival is organized annually by the AITYSH France Association in Paris, the cradle of cinema. The main goal of the festival is to showcase new realities and images, promote talent, and care for the exceptional world of filmmakers whose works have become a part of the global film heritage. It aims to screen films about people and cultures and promote dialogue between cultures and nations.
The principle of the festival is to convey through the unique language of cinema a message of tolerance, mutual understanding, kindness, the preservation of cultural diversity, and unity.
The opening ceremony was attended by diplomats accredited in France, cultural and artistic figures from France and participating countries, directors, actors of the films being screened at the festival, as well as members of the local community and diaspora of various nations residing in Paris.
