Baku Media Center is making a film about Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev

Baku Media Center, which for many years has been known for its big and memorable projects in the media sector, is currently working on the production of an important film for our country, according to Azerbaijan in Focus, reporting Oxu.az. This film, titled,  “The Patron”, tells about the life of the great philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. The film also reflects important historical events that took place in Baku and the region at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

The shooting of this screenplay which has great importance in the promotion of our history, started in May and 90 of the 120 shooting days have already been completed. The film will consist of eight episodes in total. 1,600 people were involved in the mass scenes of the said project, in addition, more than 70 locations were filmed and more than 300 “monuments” were built.

Arzu Aliyeva, the president of the Baku Media Center, is the director and producer of this big project that will contribute to the promotion of our national values.

The multi-series film is expected to be released to viewers next year, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the great philanthropist’s death. The screenwork is expected to be received with great interest by the audience and movie lovers.

It should be noted that Baku Media Center is the leading and innovative media company engaged in the production of audiovisual products in Azerbaijan. Among the works of the center are the following:  “The goal is Baku. How Hitler Lost the Battle for Oil”, “Eternal Mission”, “Heritage”, “Under One Sun” dedicated to the “Year of Multiculturalism”, “WE”, “Shusha, you are free!” and other films.