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4 unusual facts about Cinema of Azerbaijan


Cinema of Azerbaijan

Michon's footages still exist up to date in the archives of the Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan.

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In December 2000, the former President of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, signed a decree proclaiming August 2 professional holiday of filmmakers of Azerbaijan.

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A Frenchman by the name of Alexandre Michon was among the first entrepreneurs who came and settled in Baku.

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After the Soviet power was established in 1920, Nariman Narimanov, Chairman of the Revolutionary Committee of Azerbaijan, signed a decree nationalizing Azerbaijan's cinema.


The Oil Gush Fire in Bibiheybat

Directed by the pioneer of cinema in Azerbaijan, Alexandre Michon, this 30-second film was shot on August 6, 1898 in Bibiheybət village near Baku and presented at the International Paris Exhibition.


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