The key facts
- The president toured the sets of the film 'Husayn' about Ibn Sino's childhood at the Uzbekfilm studio
- The film is commissioned by the Center for Children's Content Development
- The project is part of the 'road map' through 2030, including preparations for the 1050th anniversary of Ibn Sino
Visit to Uzbekfilm
The President of Uzbekistan toured the film set of 'Husayn', a film dedicated to the childhood of Ibn Sino, Kun.uz reports, citing the presidential press service. For the film, commissioned by the Center for Children's Content Development, sets reflecting the atmosphere of the era in which the scholar lived have been built at the Uzbekfilm studio. The head of state inspected the historic city walls, street and bazaar scenes, period costumes, and items used in filming.
The film's objectives and the president's instructions
During his conversation with the filmmakers, the president emphasized the need to pay greater attention to creating films of national spirit dedicated to the lives of great ancestors. He highly praised the constructed sets, noting, according to the press service, that they demonstrate a commitment to authentically recreating the historical setting on screen. The president also pointed out the importance of conveying the legacy of scholars to the younger generation through the language of cinema and of awakening children's interest in their own past and a sense of pride in it.
What the film is about and under what document it is being made
The film depicts the young Husayn ibn Abdullah — his love of medicine, his devotion to his teachers, and his humanity. The film's goal is to familiarize children closely with the scholar's pursuit of knowledge and his personal qualities. The creation of 'Husayn' is provided for in a 'road map' running through 2030 covering the in-depth study and broad popularization of the scientific legacy of Abu Ali ibn Sino; the document also provides for preparations for the 1050th anniversary of the scholar's birth. The president wished the filmmakers success.
Why this matters
The event shows that the popularization of Ibn Sino's legacy in Uzbekistan is being pursued, among other avenues, through children's content: the film about the scholar's childhood is directly aimed at a young audience. For filmmakers, this means a state commission and high-level attention to historical productions, with the approved 'road map' through 2030, tied to the 1050th anniversary of Ibn Sino, serving as a practical guideline. Details of the project — the film's release date, the composition of the crew, and the budget — are not disclosed in the publication.
