Ambassador of the Dawn

Ambassador of the Dawn

2012 · 150 min · Drama, History

Tells the story of the life and multifaceted heritage of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh , the founder of Azerbaijani drama, a great public figure, who left an indelible mark on the history of Azerbaijani and Middle Eastern literature . The film depicts three periods of the playwright's life - childhood, youth and old age.

Directed by Ramiz Hasanoghlu · Written by Anar Rzayev

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