
The Bat
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Mariya Lipkina
Mariya Lipkina
Turan
Mariya Lipkina
Turan


Rasim Balayev
Rasim Balayev
Aghabey
Rasim Balayev
Aghabey
Tolib Hamidov
Tolib Hamidov
Nuri
Tolib Hamidov
Nuri
Sevil Rasulova
Sevil Rasulova
Aghabey's Wife
Sevil Rasulova
Aghabey's Wife


David Imanov
David Imanov
Writer
David Imanov
Writer
Mammadhuseyn Mehdizadeh
Mammadhuseyn Mehdizadeh
Architect
Mammadhuseyn Mehdizadeh
Architect


Rovshan Isakh
Rovshan Isakh
Painter
Rovshan Isakh
Painter
Rufat Asadov
Rufat Asadov
Director
Rufat Asadov
Director


Zarnigyar Agakishiyeva
Zarnigyar Agakishiyeva
Pianist
Zarnigyar Agakishiyeva
Pianist
Ali Kazimov
Ali Kazimov
Ali Kazimov
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