Azerbaijani Atabegs

Azerbaijani Atabegs (2024) is a history, drama film directed by Mecit Güven rated 9.5/10.

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.

Cast

Zabit Samedov

Shamsaddin Eldeniz

Ilgar Mehti

Qara Sunqur

Mekhriban Zeki

Momine Khatun

Bahruz Vagifoglu

Muhammad Jahan Pahlavan

Jala Hasanli

Tural Ahmad

Arslan Shah

Gunay Ahmed

Lachin

Samir Gulamov

Ganjar

Hidayət Əliyev

Sultan Mesud

Ilgar Musayev

Javandar Chavli

Turkay Jafarli

Samimi Farhad

Vazir Al-Khazni