The Son
“The story of one man’s disappearance and his family’s search for the truth.”
Synopsis
Using unpublished photos taken by Italian war photographer Enrico Sarsini, and the reconstruction of key events, this film examines the battle for a strategically-located church that was defended by Azerbaijani teenager Natig Gasimov. After his surrender and interrogation by Armenian forces, he was never heard of again. This film finds out what happened to Natig and who may be responsible. Filmed over a period of three years, filmmaker Karan Singh spoke to witnesses in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Italy and Russia in his search for the truth.
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Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 27, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karan Singh
- Screenplay & Story
- Karan Singh
- Original Score
- Douglas Black Heaton
- Original Title
- The Son
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Armenian, Azerbaijani, English, Russian
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Broken Pot Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karan Singh
Karan Singh
Douglas Black Heaton
Simon Stanford
Andy Sowerby
Department Leadership Roster
Karan Singh
Director
Andy Sowerby
Editor
Douglas Black Heaton
Original Music Composer
Simon Stanford
Director of Photography
Karan Singh
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Son.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Son about?
Using unpublished photos taken by Italian war photographer Enrico Sarsini, and the reconstruction of key events, this film examines the battle for a strategically-located church that was defended by Azerbaijani teenager Natig Gasimov. After his surrender and interrogation by Armenian forces, he was never heard of again. This film finds out what happened to Natig and who may be responsible. Filmed over a period of three years, filmmaker Karan Singh spoke to witnesses in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Italy and Russia in his search for the truth.
Who directed The Son?
The Son was directed by Karan Singh.
Who stars in The Son?
The principal cast of The Son includes Tim Birkett, Vasif Vesfinur, Mursəl Məmmədov, Mətləb Tahmazi, Vasif Ismayilov.
When was The Son released and how long is it?
The Son was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Son was composed by Douglas Black Heaton.