Azerbaijani Atabegs
(2024)
★ 9.5 IMDb · 1 votes
Year: 2024
Runtime: 100 мин
Country: Azerbaijan, Turkey
Director: Mecit Güven
Cast: Zabit Səmədov, İlqar Mehti, Мехрибан Зеки, Бахруз Вагифоглу, Jalə Həsənli, Tural Əhməd, Günay Əhməd, Samir Qulamov, Hidayət Əliyev, İlqar Musayev
Plot
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.