ABOUT THE FILM The story of The Precinct inhabits an interesting cross of genres the uncanny with the mysterious which throws an intense focus on the dilemmas and pressures on contemporary relationships. The setting is Baku which itself is of interest to an international audience, as there are very few cinematic windows into this culture that have the strength of storytelling to be able to travel abroad. This is a classic story of a man whose past prevents him from fully inhabiting the present. The set-up soon dives into a mysterious realm within a Precinct where everything is suggested and nothing revealed establishing dramatic tension and preparation for the twist in time that slowly unravels a past that reveals the main character’s personal trauma. This past carries an authentic view on early photography in Azerbaijan, which also adds to the story’s appeal. (Clare Downs) During the Independent Film-makers’ Association South Caucasus (IFA-SC) workshop in Georgia, I had the opportunity to read the screenplay of the film The Precinct written and to be directed by Ilgar Safat that your company developed and intend to produce. It is my pleasure to inform you that I found this screenplay extremely interesting and well-written, with fully-developed characters, and with a subject that shows an unusual approach to the contemporary reality of your country. In the best tradition of the genre, this story speaks to a much more common audience around the world and opens up the …
Video Rating: 5 / 5