IFC Films | Release Date:November 18, 2016 | Not Rated
Summary:Azerbaijan, 1918: though he is Muslim and she is Christian, Ali (Adam Bakri) and Nino (Maria Valverde) defy their parents and marry. At first it appears that their all-consuming love will be enough to overcome the differences in their backgrounds. But their bond is soon put the test, first as she confronts what it means to be a westernizedAzerbaijan, 1918: though he is Muslim and she is Christian, Ali (Adam Bakri) and Nino (Maria Valverde) defy their parents and marry. At first it appears that their all-consuming love will be enough to overcome the differences in their backgrounds. But their bond is soon put the test, first as she confronts what it means to be a westernized woman living in a traditionalist society, and then again when everything they know is turned upside down by the arrival of World War I.…Expand
It's love story at a time of great turmoil in the beginning of 20th century. A young prominent Azeri Ali (who is a Muslim) and a Georgian princess Nino (an Orthdox Christian) fall in love. Not sure how historically correct is this movie but it seems to be a tale about real people.
It is aIt's love story at a time of great turmoil in the beginning of 20th century. A young prominent Azeri Ali (who is a Muslim) and a Georgian princess Nino (an Orthdox Christian) fall in love. Not sure how historically correct is this movie but it seems to be a tale about real people. It is a fascinating story of two young people in love who found themselves between East and West cultures during World War I and Civil War when young democratic Azerbaijan Republic got squashed by Soviet Russia.
I loved cinematography of the movie and performance of the too main leads. This film is definitely worth seeing.…Expand