Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - The premiere of the documentary "Mon rêve ouzbek" ("My Uzbek Dream") with the participation of the famous film star Gerard Depardieu will take place today, 7 October, at 02:50 Tashkent time (22:50 Paris time ) on the French TV channel Paris Première.

The film was shot in the cities of Uzbekistan. The film was shot in 2019 in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in France, the State Committee for Tourism Development and the "B-Tween" film company in order to increase the tourist potential and promote the positive image of our country abroad.

The film demonstrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan and the hospitality of the Uzbek people. During the pre-shooting visit of the filmmakers to our country, the world cinema star Gerard Depardieu especially noted the beauty of Uzbekistan.

“Uzbekistan deserves special attention due to its unique geographic location. Located in the very heart of Central Asia, this country combines many traditions from different cultures,” said the actor.

During his visit to Uzbekistan, Depardieu met with Deputy Prime Minister Aziz Abdukhakimov, noting that our country has always been a land of scientists and great thinkers.

We are confident that the screening of the new documentary will help the French and European public to get acquainted with the unique cultural and historical heritage and traditions of the Uzbek people.

A documentary film with the participation of Gerard Depardieu was filmed at the initiative of the State Committee for Tourism Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in France on 6-26 November 2019 in six cities - Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Termez and Nukus.