RUSTAM IBRAGIMBEKOV (1939–2022)

Rustam Ibragimbekov’s autograph is presented on a photograph from “White Sun of the Desert”, one of the best-known films of Soviet cinema. The signed photograph forms the central element of a composition dedicated to the film and its screenwriter.

Rustam Ibragimbekov was a writer, playwright, screenwriter and film director whose work holds a distinctive place in the history of late 20th-century cinema. He became widely known for his work on the screenplay of “White Sun of the Desert”, a film that transcended its original genre and became part of the cultural memory of several generations.

In the artist-designed presentation, the signed photograph is combined with a model pistol and a plaque bearing one of the film’s best-known lines: “I don’t take bribes. I’m offended on behalf of the state…”. The restrained composition establishes the cinematic context of the work and presents the autograph as a complete collectible object connected with the history of a landmark film.

The authenticity of Rustam Ibragimbekov’s signature is confirmed by certificate of authenticity. The work is of interest to collectors of autographs, cinema history and objects associated with significant films of the 20th century.