The premiere of the historical film 'Amir Temur', shot in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, will take place on April 2. This was announced by the project's creators. The film depicts the period of political instability in the Great Silk Road region following the collapse of the Mongol Empire in the mid-14th century. At the center of the plot is the image of young Temur, who, after personal losses and severe injuries, begins a struggle for power, confronts rivals, and restores his position.
The project is presented as a historical military epic with a 16+ age rating and was filmed by the international production company Mystery Box. The lead role is played by actor Christian Mortensen, who also served as a producer on the project. Mortensen is known for his roles in Shakespearean plays 'Coriolanus' and 'Henry V' on London stages, as well as the lead role in the global project 'Medal of Honor: Warfighter'. He performed all stunts independently.
The role of Amir Temur's wife, Oljay, is portrayed by renowned Uzbek actress Yulduz Rajabova. The film also features Mahesh Jadu (role of Amir Husayn), famous for his roles as Vilgefortz in the series 'The Witcher' and Ahmad in 'Marco Polo', and Mongolian actress Dulguun Odkhu as Amir Husayn's wife, Saray Mulk Khanum. Supporting roles include actors from Central Asian countries, such as Jandos Aybasov, Yerkebulan Dayyrov, and Sanjar Madi.
The film is directed by Jacob Schwartz, who previously worked on series like 'Iron Cowboy' and 'The Chosen'. Executive producer and co-writer is entrepreneur Behruz Hamzayev, founder of the company 'Kinoscopia Production'. Stunt choreography was handled by the 'Nomad Stunts' team, which has contributed to films such as 'Mulan', 'Marco Polo', and 'The Expendables 2'.
According to a press release, distribution rights have already been sold to over 120 countries and regions. These include CIS states (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Belarus), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and others), Europe (France, Spain, Germany, Turkey), Asia (Japan, China, India, South Korea, Mongolia), as well as Latin American and African countries. The film's creators emphasized that this picture continues the great traditions of historical epics like 'Gladiator', 'Braveheart', 'The Last Samurai', and 'The King's Speech', which have had a significant impact on film culture.
Source: www.gazeta.uz