19 Jan 2015
Black January
The film tells the story of the events during the night of January 19 to 20, 1990, when the Soviet Army invaded Baku and its surroundings and killed many civilians.
Pomegranate Orchard
Inspired by Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, the film follows a prodigal son who returns after 12 years. His reappearance at the family home in rural Azerbaijan significantly alters their way of life.
Top Billed Cast
İlahə Həsənova Sara
Səmimi Fərhad Gabil
Hasan Aghayev Jalal
Rövşən Kərimduxt Rasim
Kyazim Abdullayev Samad
Manaf Dadaşov Hamza
Gurban Ismailov Shamil
İlqarə Tosova Doctor
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