A film screening dedicated to the 35th anniversary of  January 20th , the National Day of Mourning, was held at the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art called "Photo of the Tragedy".

A film screening dedicated to the 35th anniversary of  January 20th , the National Day of Mourning, was held at the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art called "Photo of the Tragedy". The film was produced by the Association of Photographers of Azerbaijan (APA). At the event, the memory of those who died for the territorial integrity and freedom of Azerbaijan was commemorated with a minute of silence.

The author of the idea of ​​the film is Fargana Gasimli, and the cameraman and editor is Ayaz Mikayilzadeh. APA founder Mirnaib Hasanoglu presented detailed information about the making of the film. As a result of the research, it was found that almost half  of the photos taken 30 years ago have been lost.

The film reflects the thoughts of APA, ARTFAKTOR agency and people who keep photos from personal archives of photographers. They shared their feelings during the film and the events that happened at that time. Rasim Sadigov, Aghaali Mammadov and Mirnaib Hasanoglu, who filmed those shots, also participated in the screening of the film.

  • Type :

    Cinema at the Museum
  • Time :

    Jan. 18, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2025

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