Muslim prince Ali and Georgian aristocrat Nino have grown up in the Russian province of Azerbaijan. Their tragic love story sees the outbreak of the First World War and the world’s struggle for Baku’s oil. Ultimately they must choose to fight for their country’s independence or for each other.
Cinematography
Azerbaijan and Turkey locations genuinely stunning, worth the watch alone.
Costume
Nino's wardrobe evolution tells her entire character arc silently.
Director
Asif Kapadia
Adam Bakri
Ali Khan Shirvanshir
María Valverde
Nino Kipiani
Connie Nielsen
Duchess Kipiani
Mandy Patinkin
Duke Kipiani
Numan Acar
Seyid Mustafa
Riccardo Scamarcio
Malik Nakhararyan
Homayoun Ershadi
Safar Khan Shirvanshir
Halit Ergenç
Fatali Khan Khoyski
Fakhraddin Manafov
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Nigar Gulahmadova
Sona Taghiyeva
Deniz Tajeddin
Nino's Friend
Mekhriban Zeki
Sultan Khanim
Parviz Mammadrzayev
Gochu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Kurban Said's 1937 novel, whose true author remains disputed—Azerbaijani, Jewish, or German writers have all been claimed.
Director Asif Kapadia is best known for documentaries (Amy, Senna)—his first narrative feature in 8 years explains the gorgeous but emotionally distant approach.
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