Azerbaijani Atabegs (2024)
The film highlights the lives and deeds of Azerbaijani atabegs Shams ad-Din Eldeniz and Kara Sungur, who played a key role in strengthening the state in the 12th century. Shams ad-Din Eldeniz, the first great atabeg of Azerbaijan, leads successful campaigns, reclaiming territories and uniting the country under his rule. Kara Sungur, the ruler of Aran, engages in political intrigues and military campaigns to protect his lands and influence the sultanate. The film depicts their struggle for power, military achievements, and complex relations with allies and enemies.
Director:
Mecit Güven
Writer:
Ilgar Mehti
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Zabit Samedov as Shamsaddin Eldeniz |
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Ilgar Mehti as Qara Sunqur |
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Mekhriban Zeki as Momine Khatun |
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Bahruz Vagifoglu as Muhammad Jahan Pahlavan |
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Jala Hasanli as |
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Tural Ahmad as Arslan Shah |
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Gunay Ahmed as Lachin |
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Samir Gulamov as Ganjar |
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Hidayət Əliyev as Sultan Mesud |
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Ilgar Musayev as Javandar Chavli |
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Turkay Jafarli as |
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Samimi Farhad as Vazir Al-Khazni |
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Nihad Mammadzada as Muhammad |
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Rəşad Kəsəmənli as |
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Elchin Muradov as Boz Apa |
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Salam Ismayil as |
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Kərəm Hadızadə as |
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Mitkhun Babaev as |
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Nurlan Mürsəlzadə as Young Shamsaddin Eldeniz |
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Elvina Rəhimova as |
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Orkhan Sadigzadeh as Tsar Georgi |
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Mila Alibeyova as Tsar Georgi’s wife |
| Directing | Mecit Güven | Director |
| Production | Ilgar Mehti | Producer |
| Writing | Ilgar Mehti | Screenplay |
| Camera | Ercan Isik | Director of Photography |
| Production | Isa Hasanov | Casting |
| Directing | Isa Hasanov | Second Assistant Director |
