Ilgar Najaf

Known for: Directing
Born: March 2, 1975
Birthplace: Vedi, Armenian SSR, USSR [now Armenia]

Ilgar Najaf (Bayram Najafov) was born in the Vedibasar district of Western Azerbaijan (Ararat region). In 1988, he was forced to leave his home with his family and moved to Sumgayit. He studied at the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, specializing in film and television directing (1993-1997). In 2003, he graduated from the film directing courses of director Krzysztof Zanussi within the framework of the International “Avanti” project held by the Swiss FOCAL organization. He participated in the Talent Campus section of the Berlin Film Festival. His films have participated in various international festivals and have been awarded prizes. He is a member of the Asia-Pacific Film Academy (APSA). In 2005, he founded the “Buta film” film company.

Filmography

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Sughra and Her Sons 2021
Director, Writer, Head of Production
Pomegranate Orchard 2017
Producer, Director
Buta 2011
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Theatre Life 2009
Screenplay, Director
Nest 2012
Producer

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