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Director Leylakhanim Ganbarli embarks on an emotional journey to Oglangala, her childhood village in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan's remote enclave, longing to reconnect with her late grandfather. Armed with her camera and treasured memories, Leylakhanim seeks to forge a bond with her grandfather through remnants and stories. As she decides to mark his birthday in his native village, she invites others to join, bridging the gap between her grandfather and the village he called home. Archival family footage weaves through this heartfelt exploration.


Leylakhanim (Leyla) Ganbarli is a multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for filmmaking and visual arts. Leyla's artistic journey began with a strong foundation in piano, which she honed through dedicated study. She later pursued film university programs in Azerbaijan and Turkey. Leyla's short documentaries have reached international audiences through prestigious festivals such as Cinedoc Tbilisi, Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival, and Iawart Asian Women's Film Festival. Her first short documentary, A BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER (2021), received a Special Jury Mention at the DokuBaku International Documentary Film Festival. In addition to her accomplishments in filmmaking, Leyla showcases her creativity through various visual mediums, including painting, drawing, and collage-making. In 2023, Leyla's artworks were exhibited for the first time at a group exhibition called "SAFEZONE," featuring young artists, held at the "Artym" project space in Baku.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    0:24:53
  • Language
    Azerbaijani
  • Country
    Azerbaijan
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Director
    Leylakhanim Ganbarli
  • Producer
    Durna Safarova
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