BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 20. The Azerbaijani film Banu was showcased at the European Film Festival in Calgary, with support from the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and Parvin Abdullayeva, a member of the Alberta Azerbaijani Cultural Society in the Canadian city, Trend reports via the state committee.
The screening of Banu coincided with Azerbaijan's Victory Day and National Flag Day.
Directed by Tahmina Rafaella, Banu features a cast of distinguished actors, including Melek Abbaszade, Zaur Shafiyev, Kabira Hashimli, Jafar Hasan, and others. The film's storyline unfolds against the backdrop of the 44-day Patriotic War.
At the screening, Parvin Abdullayeva expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the festival organizers, the Consular Corps of Calgary, and the State Committee on Work with Diaspora for their support.
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