Polar Star

The psychological state of a family whose son was martyred during the Second Karabakh War, after this event. The father sends his son off to military service with joy and pride. The family spends their days hoping to hear from their son. One day, they receive news that their only son has risen to the level of martyrdom. Although the mother can grieve and express her feelings, the father, on the contrary, exhibits strange behavior in the face of this news. He seems to distance himself from the environment and is left alone with his inner world, and struggles with himself in his inner world.

Directed by Şirin Əhmədov, Polar Star leans on a strong ensemble — Mammad Safa, Husniyya Murvatova, Elmar Farzali — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.