Films
AKINAK
- Original Title
- AKINAK
- English Title
- AKINAK
- Country
- AZERBAYCAN
- Language
- Azerbaycan Türkçesi
- Year of Production
- 2026
- Duration
- 61 min
- Festival Year
- 2026 Korkut Ata
- Section
- Contemporary Human Landscapes
Synopsis
The legend of Akinak, a sacred and mysterious sword that has emerged from the depths of centuries, connects the past and the present, taking the audience on a journey through both historical heroism and metaphysical battle. In modern times, during a bloody fight at Askeran Fortress, Azerbaijani warrior Korkut discovers a mysterious sword—Akinak—while battling the enemy. In this way, there’s a passage full of secrets back to the ancient era—the Ishkuz period.