30 July 2026 16:55 (UTC+04:00)Laman Ismayilova Read moreThe Azerbaijan Cinema Agency and the Azerbaijanfilm Film Studio are pleased to announce a special cinema evening dedicated to Azerbaijan National Cinema Day, AzerNEWS reports. The event will take place on August 1 at the Azerbaijanfilm Film Studio named after Jafar Jabbarly. The evening will bring together the past and present of Azerbaijani cinema, real filmmaking processes, visual arts, and music in one space. Note that the Azerbaijan National Cinema Day is celebrated annually on August 2 as a professional holiday for cinema workers and a day dedicated to the country's rich cinematic heritage. The history of Azerbaijani cinema dates back to 1898, when the first film demonstrations were held in Baku by photographer and filmmaker Alexander Mishon.