Quyu - The Well
The ecological thriller in a timeless landscape visually narrates the arduous journey of a water diviner. Driven by his ambitions, fear, and inner struggle, through his tireless efforts of digging water wells, he seeks to uncover the essence of life itself—water—to achieve his ultimate goal of restoring vitality and life to the barren land around him. Yet, fate intervenes, and his path takes an unexpected turn. Stumbling upon the object of his quest, he succumbs to the temptation of water, reveling in its allure and power to the point of almost forgetting his mission. Unsatiated with his thirst, he drowns in his ambitions and embarks on a journey to a world overflowing with water, where he discovers a treasure of hope—a chance to rebuild the life that was once lost.
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Rufat RayDirector
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Rufat RayWriter
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Irada BagirzadeProducer
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Parviz MammadrzaevKey Cast"Water Diviner"
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Shamil SuleymanliKey Cast"Ferryman"
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, ecofiction, fiction, short
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:January 20, 2023
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Country of Origin:Azerbaijan
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Country of Filming:Azerbaijan
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:21:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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33.Cottbus Film Festival 2023Cottbus
Germany
World Premiere
Official Selection, Eco Section -
Clermont-Ferrand 2023 Festival international du court métrageClermont-Ferrand
France
Short Film Market Picks -
Baku International Film Festival 2024Baku
Azerbaijan
National Premiere
Best Film, Golden Pomegranate Award -
Bastau Film Festival 2024Almaty
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Premiere
Official Selection, Short Film Competition
Rufat Ray is a filmmaker from Baku, Azerbaijan based in the USA. His professional debut, the fictional short film "The Well" (2023), had its world premiere at the Cottbus International Film Festival in Germany, was featured at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival in France, and won the Best Film, Golden Pomegranate Award in 15. Baku International Film Festival. Rufat also participated in the MPV Talents Nest Program at the 2023 Vilnius International Film Festival. Currently residing in the USA, he studies Film Production and Cinematography MFA at OHIO University Fine Arts, School of Film.