Azerbaijani film ‘44’ premieres at Heydar Aliyev Center

The feature film ‘44’, a major Azerbaijani cinematic project dedicated to the heroism of the Azerbaijani people during the Second Karabakh War, held its premiere and a creative team briefing at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.

The film aims to preserve historical memory and foster patriotism among the younger generation. During the premiere, the audience received a standing ovation, and the event included a poignant appearance by the mothers of martyrs who lost sons during the conflict.

Artistic director and co-writer Anar Alakbarov noted the significance of releasing the project ahead of the anniversary of the 44-day Patriotic War. He emphasized the importance of accuracy in depicting the historical events and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Culture and President Ilham Aliyev for supporting the large-scale production.