Azerbaijani cinema has achieved another international success. The documentary *Black Cat, White Grape* won the "Best Director" award at the UMUT International Documentary Film Festival. Produced by "Chinar Film" and featuring post-production support from the Cinema Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARKA), the film was directed by Alamdar Faiq, with Turkan Huseyn and Emil Najafov serving as producers.
The film explores profound psychological and...

The award winners of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, held from September 2 to 12, have been announced. The closing ceremony at the "Sala Grande" was hosted by actress and director Greta Scarano and actor Nicolas Maupas. The winners of the main competition were revealed by a jury led by American actress and director Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The festival's top prize, the "Golden Lion," was awarded to the drama *The Unknown Woman* by Egyptian-bor...

The 9th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival will be held on May 13-17, 2026, organized by the Azerbaijan Animation Association and “ANIMAFILM” LLC, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Film Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARKA) and the “Creative Center”.

You can get acquainted with the full program of the festival on the website www.animafilm.az.

ANIMAFILM, whic...

On May 1, the presentation of the feature film “Taghiyev: School” was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The head of the Baku Media Center Arzu Aliyeva, Alena Aliyeva, government officials, cultural figures and other guests attended the presentation.
Speaking before the screening of the film, film critic, director, Honored Artist Ayaz Salayev said that this film not only reflects the life of a historical figure, but also has special import...

On December 28, 2025, the ceremony of presenting the professional awards of the Azerbaijan Film Academy "Golden Fairy" - 2025 in cinema and TV was held at the "Fikrat Amirov Conference and Concert Center" of "Khazar" University.

Golden Fairy Awards
1. Best Feature Film: “Life Seems Beautiful” – Vagif Mustafayev - Azerbaijanfilm
2. Best Directorial Work: Asif Rustamov – “Marble Cold” – Azerbaijan...