Motherland (2025)
1992. Independent Azerbaijan is fighting separatists in Karabakh. Journalist Miranda comes to Azerbaijan from London to shoot a documentary about the Caucasian leopard. Fate brings her together with the military scout Emil. Together they go through difficult trials, during which Miranda learns a lot about the Caucasian leopard and the tragic pages of Azerbaijan's modern history. The film highlights three important stages in Azerbaijan's recent history: the expulsion of Azerbaijanis living in Armenia from their homeland, the first Karabakh war, in particular the Khojaly genocide, and the victory in the Patriotic War of 2020.
The film was shot in March-April and September-October 2021. The filming took place in the Gobustan, Guba, Barda, Zagatala, Gakh regions, and the cities of Baku and Shusha.
The film was shot with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Film Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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feature fiction film
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