The 40th Door (2009)

The 40th Door (2009) poster

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.

Director: Elchin Guliyev
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Abdulrahim Besharat
Production: Rhythm Production
Country: Azerbaijan
Language: Azərbaycan
Original Language: az

Trailer

The 40th Door Trailer
More Films by Director: Elchin Guliyev
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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 40th Door stars Hasan Safarov, Rovshan Agayev, Gular Nabiyeva, Elmira Shabanova, Rafig Azimov, Adil Zeynalov.
How long is The 40th Door?
The 40th Door has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The 40th Door?
The 40th Door is a Drama film.
Where was The 40th Door produced?
The 40th Door was produced in Azerbaijan.