Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 13 September, Uzbekfilm will host the grand opening of the Days of Cinema of the SCO countries, which will be held as part of the XIV Tashkent International Film Festival.

Each of the countries that are members of the organization will show their best films within the upcoming XIV Tashkent International Film Festival. These are films from India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Observer countries (Belarus, Iran, Mongolia) and partner countries in the SCO dialogue (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey) will also demonstrate their film production.

It is important to note that the film delegations of the SCO countries presented their best premiere works of 2022 to the artistic council of the film festival.

“In the space of the SCO region, the art of cinema provides a unique chance to reflect the rich culture, history, traditions and philosophical heritage of the SCO member states,” said Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director General of the Film Agency. – Already today, the portfolio of the Film Agency includes more than 15 joint films with the SCO countries.

The delegations of the countries will hold the Days of Cinema of the SCO countries in Tashkent and in the regions of Uzbekistan, as well as in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. In addition, the Film Forum of the SCO countries will be held in Uzbekfilm, where participants will discuss issues of cooperation, plans for joint production of films and the exchange of creative ideas. A common distribution network of the participating countries will be created, locations for film tourism and improvement of the rebate system on the territory of the SCO countries will be discussed and compiled.

During the Film Days of the SCO countries, films will be screened, master classes, seminars, press conferences and creative meetings will be held.