National Premiere Of Short Animated Film Held At YARAT Contemporary Art Center
(MENAFN- AzerNews) In connection with the International Children's Day, the
national premiere of the short animated film "Hadis" was held at
the YARAT Contemporary Art Center.
According to the Azerbaijan Animation Association, the film
"Hadis" directed by Nazrin Agamaliyeva is symbolically about a
young girl fighting for justice in an unjust world ruled by
crows.
The short animated film "Hadis" is dedicated to the 22-year-old
Azerbaijani Turk Hadis Najafi, who was killed by the security
forces on September 21, 2022, during protests in Iran. The
screenplay is dedicated to those fighting against gender, ethnic
and cultural discrimination in Iran.
Mugham music was played at the beginning of the event. Tar
player (tarzen) Afgan Iskandarov, singer Mirali Sarizade, kamancha
player Farid Babayev performed the songs "Separation" and
"Garagila" for the audience.
After the screening of the film, there was a question-and-answer
session with the creative team.
It should be noted that this year the film "Hadis" was included
in the competition of the Annesi International Animation Film
Festival, which is known as the largest and leading animation
festival in the world. The film was selected among 3250 films from
112 countries in the competition. It should be noted that only 71
films were awarded in the short film category. Being included in
the Annesi competition is an important achievement for the
Azerbaijani film industry.
The producer of the film is Rashid Agamaliyev, the consultant is
Masud Panahi, the leading animator is Andrea Szelesova, the editor
is Jorge Sánchez Calderon, the composer is Ondrej Zavadil. Zohra
Karimi, who voiced the film, Rafiq Mammadli is the editor. The song
of the famous Azerbaijani musician Sevda Alakbarzade is played in
the score of the film.
The film "Hadis" produced by "ANIMAFILM Studio" animation studio
was shot with the financial and idea support of "Northern
California Azerbaijani Culture Center". Azerbaijan Animation
Association, "Akinchi" platform and "Skwigly" online animation
magazine provided media support to the film.
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