Olimpia
7.6
“Sometimes the journey of a lifetime starts with a knock at the door.”
The film tells the heartwarming tale of Ilgar Suleymanov, a former Olympic medalist who has settled into a quiet life in his hometown. Despite having close friends and a love for fishing, Ilgar is haunted by his loneliness and lack of direction. However, when an unexpected visitor arrives at his doorstep, Ilgar's life takes an exciting and unexpected turn, leading him on a journey that will take him from Azerbaijan to the distant shores of Cuba. This poignant and uplifting film explores the universal themes of friendship, love, and the search for meaning in a touching and unforgettable way.
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Cast
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Gurban Ismailov
Ilgar Suleymanov
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Ali-Sattar Quliyev Director · Rustam Babazadeh Screenplay Roman Shulga Composer
First release August 2, 2021 · Produced in Azerbaijan · Languages Azerbaijani, English, Spanish
Production
Mozalan Studiyası
Production
Azerbaijan
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Azerbaijani
Spoken on screen
Azerbaijani · English · Spanish
Release dates
Azerbaijan · August 2, 2021
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Azerbaijan
March 18, 2022 · Theatrical
March 22, 2023 · Digital
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