Amazing Azerbaijan!

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DocumentaryMusic

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Documentary feature & TV hour filmed in run-up to Eurovision 2012 in Baku, contrasting the Azerbaijan's glitzy image to their grim human rights record through personal stories.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

62 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

24 May 2012

Country

Ireland

Cast

Eldar Gasimov

Self

Nigar Jamal

Self

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