Ali and Nino (2016)

While the world was falling apart, they were falling in love.

1h 40m · Released · TMDB ★ 6.5 (86)

Muslim prince Ali and Georgian aristocrat Nino have grown up in the Russian province of Azerbaijan. Their tragic love story sees the outbreak of the First World War and the world’s struggle for Baku’s oil. Ultimately they must choose to fight for their country’s independence or for each other.

Director: Asif Kapadia

Starring: Adam Bakri, María Valverde, Connie Nielsen, Mandy Patinkin, Numan Acar, Riccardo Scamarcio