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On the initiative of the President, the historical film 'Shiroq' is being shot.

On the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, based on Decree PQ-209 dated June 5, 2024, the RAMZ-FILM studio is producing the historical film 'SHIROQ' by order of the Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture. The film tells about the national hero Shiroq, who sacrificed his life for the freedom of the Motherland, leading the army of the Achaemenid ruler Darius into a waterless desert and dooming the invaders to destruction. The screenplay is based on Polyaenus's 'Strategemata'. The film promotes patriotism, national pride and loyalty to military duty.

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Brian Cox awarded 2026 Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication

Cox was presented with the award at a private ceremony at the Royal Astronomical Society in London on 2 October, by co-founders of Starmus, Sir Brian May and astrophysicist Garik Israelian. STARMUS is a global platform for science, art, and human inspiration that brings together some of the most brilliant minds on the planet. The medal, established by Starmus with Stephen Hawking a decade ago, honours outstanding science communicators across disciplines and creative forms – from literature and

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Composer Feliks Yanov-Yanovsky has died

Composer, Honored Art Worker of Uzbekistan and professor Feliks Yanov-Yanovsky died on October 12 in Tashkent at the age of 92. Born in 1934, he graduated from the Tashkent State Conservatory and taught there from 1961, becoming a professor in 1988. His legacy includes nine operas, four ballets, five symphonies and music for 60 films and 15 theater productions. His works were performed in many countries and received awards at international competitions. Musicologist Inessa Gulzarova praised the versatility of his work and his role in educating several generations of musicians. The Union of Composers of Uzbekistan expressed condolences to his family, relatives, students and colleagues.

Gazeta3 min read
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Video. Danny Boyle's 'Ink' revisits the rise of Rupert Murdoch and the price of tabloid success

Danny Boyle has criticised the erosion of truth in today's media landscape, drawing a connection between the rise of Rupert Murdoch's newspaper empire and the attention economy that dominates modern media. Speaking at the London Film Festival premiere of Ink on Monday, the director described the film as a story about the early development of a media culture in which attention and commercial success came at a cost. The film follows the rise of British tabloid The Sun and a pivotal year in which

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Todd Haynes at Lumière Festival: 'It is a time to remember how important it is to protect our freedoms'

One of the guests of honour this year at Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival is none other than Todd Haynes, one of the most important and singular voices in contemporary American cinema. The celebrated director and screenwriter of Far From Heaven , I’m Not There , Carol , and May December is known for his pioneering work associated with the New Queer Cinema movement of the early 90s. He then gained acclaim for his films exploring the emotional repercussions of social repression and the unspoken desir

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Pearls, diamonds and the stories behind Doha’s international jewellery show

There’s no shortage of luxury at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition. But look beyond the diamonds, gold and pearls, and some of the most interesting stories are about the people behind them. Now in its 22nd edition, the exhibition brings together more than 500 brands from 30 countries. Aadel Haleem meets Qatari businessman and jeweller Hussain Alfardan, who grew up surrounded by the pearl trade and still has a deeply personal connection to it. One of the pieces he shows us took seven ye

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No item in MrBeast's visit program has been canceled — Fund for the Development of Culture and Art

The Fund for the Development of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement regarding MrBeast's visit to Uzbekistan. According to the Fund, Jimmy Donaldson's (MrBeast) visit was initially planned to cover the cities of Tashkent and Samarkand. The program was carried out based on a schedule previously agreed upon and approved with MrBeast's team. The statement emphasizes that no item in the program was canceled and that MrBeast's departure date from Uzbekistan was set in adva

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
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Iñárritu, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt's dog: what is showing in cinemas in October?

A monthly cinema guide by Sarvar Karimov covering October releases: Alejandro González Iñárritu's “Digger” with Tom Cruise, James Gunn's DC film “Clayface”, David Ayer's “Heart of the Beast” with Brad Pitt, the “Street Fighter” remake, the historical epic “De Gaulle. Part 1. Resistance”, plus family films and horror titles.

Gazeta9 min read
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Video. Kazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritage

Golden eagles, hawks and saker falcons featured in traditional hunting contests at the inaugural Open Asian Falconry Cup , the main competition of the fifth Shygys Salburyny International Festival . Participants came from Kazakhstan , Türkiye , Russia , China , Mongolia , Kyrgyzstan , Uzbekistan , Georgia , Spain and Hungary . Around 15,000 spectators attended the two-day event, which also featured sighthound races, the taming of unbroken horses, mounted archery, the horseback coin-picking cont

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