Lady of the Sky (2025)

Lady of the Sky (2025) poster

A short film dedicated to the first female pilot Leyla Mammadbayova. Leyla Mammadbayova, in addition to being the first female pilot of Azerbaijan, also took her place in history as the second female paratrooper of the USSR. The film illuminates the life of Leyla Khanum, full of struggle, in the years 1930-1933. The difficulties faced by women in an environment full of deprivation during that period, Leyla's refusal to wear the veil, her determination despite the condemnation of society, her husband Bahram's support for her struggle, and how this support led Leyla further forward are artistically reflected in the film.

Director: Elvin Ahmadoglu
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vugar Mammadzada
Production: AzTV (Azərbaycan Televiziyası), Azərbaycan Respublikasının Ailə, Qadın və Uşaq Problemləri üzrə Dövlət Komitəsi
Country: Azerbaijan
Language: Azərbaycan
Original Language: az

Themes

Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival

Keywords

flight, female protagonist, female pilot, women's rights, 1930s, parachute jumping, short film, ussr, biographical

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lady of the Sky about?
A short film dedicated to the first female pilot Leyla Mammadbayova. Leyla Mammadbayova, in addition to being the first female pilot of Azerbaijan, also took her place in history as the second female paratrooper of the USSR. The film illuminates the life of Leyla Khanum, full of struggle, in the years 1930-1933. The difficulties faced by women in an environment full of deprivation during that period, Leyla's refusal to wear the veil, her determination despite the condemnation of society, her husband Bahram's support for her struggle, and how this support led Leyla further forward are artistically reflected in the film.
Who directed Lady of the Sky?
Lady of the Sky was directed by Elvin Ahmadoglu.
Who stars in Lady of the Sky?
Lady of the Sky stars Sabirə Abdullayeva-Rüstəmli, Tunar Alizada, Faig Mirzayev.
How long is Lady of the Sky?
Lady of the Sky has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Lady of the Sky?
Lady of the Sky is a History, Drama film.
Where was Lady of the Sky produced?
Lady of the Sky was produced in Azerbaijan.
What are the themes of Lady of the Sky?
The themes of Lady of the Sky include: Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival.