The Bat

In a Azerbaijan, in the beginning of this century, the first films made in the history of cinema are shown.The characters meet each other in a room. Three characters who will witness the linking up of their destinies through their common love for this new captivating art.

Cast

Mariya Lipkina

as Turan

Rasim Balayev

as Aghabey

Tolib Hamidov

as Nuri

Sevil Rasulova

as Aghabey's Wife

David Imanov

as Writer

Mammadhuseyn Mehdizadeh

as Architect

Rovshan Isakh

as Painter

Rufat Asadov

as Director

Zarnigar Aghakishiyeva

as Pianist

Ali Kazimov

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