Azərbaycan Atabəyləri (2024): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2024, Azərbaycan Atabəyləri is a historie and drama film directed by Mecit Güven, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Azərbaycan Atabəyləri stars Zabit Samedov as Shamsaddin Eldeniz, Ilgar Mehti as Qara Sunqur, Mekhriban Zeki as Momine Khatun and Bahruz Vagifoglu as Muhammad Jahan Pahlavan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Azərbaycan Atabəyləri sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Azərbaycan Atabəyləri page.

If you liked it. Fans of Azərbaycan Atabəyləri tend to enjoy Schindlers Liste, Der Soldat James Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge - Die Entscheidung and Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft.