The Magic Gown (Azerbaijani: Sehrli xalat) is a 1964 Soviet fantasy comedy film directed by Alisattar Atakishiyev.
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Plot
Set in the mid-20th century, the story follows a group of Azerbaijani Pioneer students preparing for the 40th anniversary of the Pioneer Organization in a renovated Shah Palace. Their adventure begins when a famous magician, Io-Kio, presents them with a magic gown that transports them through time, allowing them to experience both the past and the future.
About the film
The character Rəşid was voiced by Yusif Sheikhov in the Azerbaijani version of the film, as Azər Qurbanov, who played the role, is Russian-speaking.
Around 500-600 children auditioned for the roles of pioneers.
The film's soundtrack is the first film music composed by Arif Malikov.
A documentary titled "50 Years of Magic" was made about the film.
In 2014, the 50th anniversary of the film was celebrated.
The film was shot in the Maştağa settlement and the Old City of Baku, as well as in the village of Culyan in the Ismayilli region and in a studio in the capital of the Belarusian SSR, Minsk.
Cast
Rashid Mirzayev - main role - Azer Gurbanov
Zarifa - the main role - Solmaz Hatamova
Petya - the main role - Kolya Loginov
Eldar - main role - Yusif Sheikhov
Khan - Aliagha Aghayev
Io-Kio - Anatoly Falkovich
Mohsun Aghayev — Mohsun Sanani
Chief Vizier - Aghahussein Javadov
Referee - Ismail Osmanly
Vizier - Husseinagha Sadygov
Astrologer - Mammad Sadygov
Serdar — Afrasiyab Mammadov
The old man - Alekber Husseinzade
Merchant - Ali Khalilov
Merchant - Mammadsadyg Nuriyev
Commander - Bahadur Aliyev
Policeman - Talat Rahmanov
Treasurer - Mollagha Babirli
Teacher "in the future" - Lutfi Mammadbeyli
Sakina - Almaz Ahmedova
Sage - Nazim Mustafayev
Circus artist - Arif Madatov