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The Odin’s Code
The 50-minute documentary The Odin Code, directed by Swedish photographer and filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg, delves into the historical connections between Scandinavia and Azerbaijan. The film builds on the groundbreaking theory proposed by renowned Norwegian ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl. Heyerdahl, who visited Azerbaijan four times during both Soviet and Independence periods, boldly suggested that “Azerbaijan has played a significant role in the pre-history of the Nordic people.”
Exploring this intriguing hypothesis, Silkeberg takes viewers on a journey through the rich historical landscapes of both Azerbaijan and Scandinavia. Along the way, he interviews experts from both regions to uncover the scientific and historical evidence that ties these two cultures together.
Film by Mikael Silkeberg
First Assistant director:Rahim Sadiqbeyli
Sound design and music: Mehmet Ikiz
Post Production: Noah Silkeberg
Music human capital: Isfar Sarabski
Director of photography: Mikael Silkeberg
Camera operator: Noah Silkeberg
Artist: Togrul Agayev
Coordinator Unesco: Emil Ahmadov
Senan Aliyev
Trailer:
Mikael Silkeberg
Mikael Silkeberg was born to Swedish parents in Copenhagen, Denmark, and came back to Sweden at age 11 and is currently living in Stockholm. He has been working as a professional photographer since 1984. He holds a degree from Biskops Arnö, The Nordic School of Photography and has been a student of the well known photographer Christer Strömholm. Mikael’s work as an established photographer covers a wide spectrum – from movie still pictures nand theatre, artist portraits, landscapes, commercial assignments, and Royal assignments with H.M. Queen Silva of Sweden. He also has had several exhibitions in Stockholm and Paris and has been working with the well known (million-CD-selling) artist Emilia (music video and stills). His many travels to Turkey, The Caribbeans, United States,Canada, East and South Africa, Nepal, India and several major cities Paris, New York, Berlin,Arizona has resulted in some spectacular pictures, many of them shown in his exhibitions today.