BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 2. The official trailer for the feature film 44, dedicated to the heroism of the Azerbaijani people during the Patriotic War, has been unveiled, Trend reports.
The film is intended to preserve the historical memory of the events of the 44-day war and foster patriotism among the younger generation.
44 is a large-scale war drama about heroism, love, and the strength of the human spirit, told through the eyes of a military cadet. At the heart of the story are the lives of people who stood up to defend their homeland at a decisive moment. Through the story of Azerbaijan's Special Forces soldiers, the film conveys the courage, unwavering resolve, and self-sacrifice of the generation that defended the country's independence and territorial integrity.
The film's main characters are Special Forces officer Rashad Khalilov, Turkish orthopedic surgeon Zeynep Ozdemir, who works in Azerbaijan, and Colonel Ramazan Karimov, commander of a Special Forces unit.
44 is more than just a war film. It is the story of a nation united by love for its homeland, a nation that never lost faith in victory and fought until the very end to liberate its lands.
The film has become one of the largest cinematic projects in Azerbaijan's history. It stands out for its unprecedented production scale for the national film industry, the number of specialists involved, the wide geography of filming locations, the volume of technical resources used, and the level of international cooperation.
Alongside Azerbaijani actors, the film features renowned Turkish actress Özge Gürel. Before filming began, the entire cast underwent special military tactical training at the Special Forces training base.
Filming took place in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in Aghdam, Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Goranboy, Ganja, Khojavend, Khizi, Lerik, and Shusha.
