Ali and Nino
2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 100 min · ★ 6.5 · 45% critics
Set in the Russian province of Azerbaijan, a Muslim prince and a Georgian aristocrat fall in love as World War I reshapes their world. Amid the struggle for control of Baku’s oil, they face heartbreaking choices about whether to prioritize their country’s independence or their relationship.
Also known as Ali & Nino
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-01-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 45/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (84 votes)
About
Choose this if you want a tragic, cross-cultural romance shaped by World War I-era history and vivid views of Azerbaijan; Not for you if you dislike slow pacing or expect a faithful adaptation.
Pros: beautiful love story; rich history; striking visuals | Cons: slow pacing; uneven adaptation
Cast & crew
Adam Bakri
as Ali Khan Shirvanshir
María Valverde
as Nino Kipiani
Connie Nielsen
as Duchess Kipiani
Mandy Patinkin
as Duke Kipiani
Numan Acar
as Seyid Mustafa
Riccardo Scamarcio
as Malik Nakhararyan
Homayoun Ershadi
as Safar Khan Shirvanshir
Halit Ergenç
as Fatali Khan Khoyski
Fakhraddin Manafov
as Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Nigar Gulahmadova
as Sona Taghiyeva
Directed by Asif Kapadia