“International Filmmakers Collaborate on Remake of Soviet Classic ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'”
Uzbek, Russian, and Indian Cinematographers Discuss the “Reboot” of 1979 Film “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”
Cinematographers from Uzbekistan, Russia, and India recently gathered online to discuss their plans to recreate the 1979 cult classic film “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”. The original film was directed by Latif Fayziev and Umesh Mehra.
During their virtual meeting, the group discussed the idea of creating a joint adventure film. They talked about the organizational aspects of the project, such as choosing actors and determining the budget. They also discussed the possibility of continuing the story of the original film, which tells the tale of Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, who stumbled upon the treasure of a group of robbers.
According to yuz.uz, the filmmakers are planning a modern interpretation of the story. The project’s authors will be Umesh Mehra, the first director of the original film, and Russian director Janik Faiziev. Faiziev has directed several famous films, including “Turkish Gambit”, “Goalkeeper of the Galaxy”, and “August. Eighth”. He is also the nephew of Latif Fayziev, the original director of “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”.
The parties plan to meet face-to-face in July to further discuss and plan the project. This collaboration between Uzbekistan, Russia, and India aims to create a new, exciting adventure film that will appeal to audiences worldwide.
