The 40th Door
40-cı Qapı
Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Rustam lives with his mother in a village; his father was killed by the Russian mafia. After his father's death, Rustam tries to provide for himself and his mother without resorting to illegal money-making schemes. But his dream is to join a music band. The title of the film refers to an Azerbaijani fairy tale about saving a princess from a house with 40 doors; no one has succeeded in opening the last door, and thus its secret remains hidden. The villagers have named their village the 40th door as well.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elchin Guliyev
- Screenplay & Story
- Elchin Guliyev
- Original Title
- 40-cı Qapı
- Country of Origin
- Azerbaijan
- Spoken Languages
- Azerbaijani
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Rhythm Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elchin Guliyev
Elchin Guliyev
Abdulrahim Besharat
Khagani Savalan, Elchin Guliyev
Department Leadership Roster
Elchin Guliyev
Director
Elchin Guliyev
Writer
Elkhan Nabiyev
Production Design
Abdulrahim Besharat
Director of Photography
Khagani Savalan
Producer
Elchin Guliyev
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 40th Door
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What is The 40th Door about?
Fourteen-year-old Rustam lives with his mother in a village; his father was killed by the Russian mafia. After his father's death, Rustam tries to provide for himself and his mother without resorting to illegal money-making schemes. But his dream is to join a music band. The title of the film refers to an Azerbaijani fairy tale about saving a princess from a house with 40 doors; no one has succeeded in opening the last door, and thus its secret remains hidden. The villagers have named their village the 40th door as well.
Who directed The 40th Door?
The 40th Door was directed by Elchin Guliyev.
Who stars in The 40th Door?
The principal cast of The 40th Door includes Hasan Safarov, Rovshan Agayev, Gular Nabiyeva, Elmira Shabanova, Rafig Azimov.
When was The 40th Door released and how long is it?
The 40th Door was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.