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The feature film "Magtymguly Fragi," a joint production by filmmakers from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, won the grand prize at the 13th International Film Festival in Bulgaria, as reported by ussatnews.com.
This is the film's latest success in the past year. Previously, the film won awards in London and Kazan. Furthermore, " Magtymguly Fragi" won Best Feature Film at the 4th Gorkut Ata International Film Festival.
The film takes place in the XVIII century, and the audience witnesses the life story of the Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi, his journey through the Kukeldash madrasah in Bukhara and the Shergozihan madrasah in Khiva.
The film was directed by Muzaffar Erkinov (Uzbekistan), the main role was played by Turkmen actor Ahmet Amanmuradov, and the role of the poet's father, Dovletmammet Azadi, was brilliantly portrayed by People's Artist of Turkmenistan Chary Berdyev.
The film's success in Bulgaria confirms not only the high skill of the creators but also the growing interest in the cultural heritage of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on the international stage, the source notes.