Pomegranate Orchard (Azerbaijani: Nar bağı) is a 2017 Azerbaijani drama film directed by Ilgar Najaf. It was selected as the Azerbaijani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]
Plot
Inspired by Anton Chekhov's 1904 play The Cherry Orchard, the film follows a prodigal son who returns after 12 years. His reappearance at the family home in rural Azerbaijan significantly alters their way of life.[2]
Cast
- Hasan Agayev as Jalal
- Samimi Farhad as Gabil
- Ilaha Hasanova as Sara
- Gurban Ismailov as Shamil
See also
- List of submissions to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Azerbaijani submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ "Azerbaijan sends "Pomegranate Orchard" to Oscar". Azer News. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Simon, Alissa (10 July 2017). "Karlovy Vary Film Review: 'Pomegranate Orchard'". Variety. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
External links
- Pomegranate Orchard at IMDb
- Pomegranate Orchard (2017)[1]
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