Inner City (2016)
"At some point," Rafael tells Arzu, "people walk together ... and then their ways part ... each destined to follow the labyrinth of their own inner city ..." Arzu, a young girl growing up in contemporary Azerbaijan, falls in love with Rafael, her piano teacher's son, a veteran of the Karabakh War. Twice her age and unable to escape from the ravages of war, Rafael is forced to live on the edge of a society that sees him as a 'cripple.' Arzu, desperate to escape from the same repressive society which confines women to a strict, narrow path, chooses Rafael over her family and friends - but threatened by Arzu's mother, and guided by the wisdom born out of his own brokenness, Rafael makes the supreme sacrifice of love ...
Director: Ilgar Safat
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: November 12, 2016
Cast
- Tahmina Rafaella - Arzu
- Firdovsi Atakishiyev - Rafael
- Mekhriban Zeki - Sabina
- Elmira Shabanova - Nargiz
- Hadjimurad Yegizarov - Ruslan
- Anar - Ali
- Rafiz Mehdizadeh - Young Rafael
- Murad Mamedov - Murad
- Leyla Akhundova - Farah
- Inna Imranova - Rana
Screenplay
- Ilgar Safat (Screenplay)
- Tahmina Rafaella (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Luca Coassin
Production: Azerbaijanfilm
Country: Azerbaijan
Language: Azərbaycan
Original Language: az
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inner City about?
- "At some point," Rafael tells Arzu, "people walk together ... and then their ways part ... each destined to follow the labyrinth of their own inner city ..." Arzu, a young girl growing up in contemporary Azerbaijan, falls in love with Rafael, her piano teacher's son, a veteran of the Karabakh War. Twice her age and unable to escape from the ravages of war, Rafael is forced to live on the edge of a society that sees him as a 'cripple.' Arzu, desperate to escape from the same repressive society which confines women to a strict, narrow path, chooses Rafael over her family and friends - but threatened by Arzu's mother, and guided by the wisdom born out of his own brokenness, Rafael makes the supreme sacrifice of love ...
- Who directed Inner City?
- Inner City was directed by Ilgar Safat.
- Who stars in Inner City?
- Inner City stars Tahmina Rafaella, Firdovsi Atakishiyev, Mekhriban Zeki, Elmira Shabanova, Hadjimurad Yegizarov, Anar.
- How long is Inner City?
- Inner City has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Inner City?
- Inner City is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Inner City produced?
- Inner City was produced in Azerbaijan.