Documentary about Azerbaijan's Shaki screened in Baku as part of WUF13

A documentary film dedicated to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Azerbaijan's Shaki has been screened in Baku as part of WUF13, Report informs.

The film "Shaki: Where shebeke, history and craftsmanship weave Azerbaijan's living heritage" tells the story of more than 2,500 years of Shaki's history, which for centuries was one of the region's most important trade and craft centers.

The film focuses on the art of shebeke, the development of sericulture, as well as the Palace of the Shaki Khans and the Shaki Fortress, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The film features Khayala Musayeva, deputy head of the Shaki City Executive Authority, who discusses the city's current development projects.

According to her, investment projects worth over 66 million manats are currently being implemented in Shaki, and approximately 300 new jobs are expected to be created by 2025.

She noted that tourism remains a key economic driver for the city: "Today, Shaki has 62 hotels, capable of accommodating up to 3,000 guests daily." Furthermore, the flow of tourists from Iran, Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf countries, and China is growing."

Following the screening, the filmmakers expressed their gratitude to the project team, particularly praising the contributions of director and cinematographer Zane Allen, as well as the producers and the entire production crew.

The filmmakers noted that the film is part of an eight-part series dedicated to Azerbaijan and emphasized that the project allows them to present the country's rich cultural heritage to an international audience.

During the presentations, it was also noted that the film was the only Azerbaijani film selected for screening in the Urban Cinema program at WUF13.