The Magic Gown

Set in the mid-20th century, the story follows a group of Azerbaijani Pioneer students preparing for the 40th anniversary of the Pioneer Organization in a renovated Shah Palace. Their adventure begins when a famous magician, Io-Kio, presents them with a magic gown that transports them through time, allowing them to experience both the past and the future.^[1]

• The character Rəşid was voiced by Yusif Sheikhov in the Azerbaijani version of the film, as Azər Qurbanov, who played the role, is Russian-speaking.^[2]
• Around 500-600 children auditioned for the roles of pioneers.^[3]
• The film's soundtrack is the first film music composed by Arif Malikov.
• A documentary titled "50 Years of Magic" was made about the film.^[4]
• In 2014, the 50th anniversary of the film was celebrated.^[5]
• The film was shot in the Maştağa settlement and the Old City of Baku, as well as in the village of Culyan in the Ismayilli region and in a studio in the capital of the Belarusian SSR, Minsk.

• Rashid Mirzayev - main role - Azer Gurbanov
• Zarifa - the main role - Solmaz Hatamova
• Petya - the main role - Kolya Loginov
• Eldar - main role - Yusif Sheikhov
• Khan - Aliagha Aghayev
• Io-Kio - Anatoly Falkovich
• Mohsun Aghayev — Mohsun Sanani
• Chief Vizier - Aghahussein Javadov
• Referee - Ismail Osmanly
• Vizier - Husseinagha Sadygov
• Astrologer - Mammad Sadygov
• Serdar — Afrasiyab Mammadov
• The old man - Alekber Husseinzade
• Merchant - Ali Khalilov
• Merchant - Mammadsadyg Nuriyev
• Commander - Bahadur Aliyev
• Policeman - Talat Rahmanov
• Treasurer - Mollagha Babirli
• Teacher "in the future" - Lutfi Mammadbeyli
• Sakina - Almaz Ahmedova
• Sage - Nazim Mustafayev
• Circus artist - Arif Madatov