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Rasim Balayev
Soltan
Vidadi Hasanov
Abil Teacher
Yulia Peresild
Galina
Mammad Alili
Khanbala
Mabud Maharramov
Rafig Teacher
Elman Rafiyev
Seyid
Sona Mikailova
Asli
Yuri Baliyev
Nikolai
Firangiz Mutallimova
Nazpari
Gorkhmaz Alili
Director
Alyona Zinovyeva
Marina
Parviz Mammadrzayev
Osman
Zumrud Qasimova
Actress
Asgar Rahimov
Actor
Gurban Ismailov
Adalat Ziyadkhanli
Rasim Jafar
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shamil Najafzadeh
- Screenplay & Story
- Shamil Najafzadeh, Ramiz Rovshan
- Original Score
- Dzhakhangir Zulfigarov
- Original Title
- Qala
- Country of Origin
- Azerbaijan
- Spoken Languages
- Azerbaijani
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- United Multimedia Projects, Azerbaijanfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shamil Najafzadeh
Shamil Najafzadeh, Ramiz Rovshan
Dzhakhangir Zulfigarov
Kenan Mamedov
Arif Safarov, Timur Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Kenan Mamedov
Director of Photography
Arif Safarov
Producer
Timur Weinstein
Producer
Dzhakhangir Zulfigarov
Original Music Composer
Arif Mukarramov
Production Design
Aziz Mammadov
Production Design
Shakhin Gasanli
Production Design
Shamil Najafzadeh
Director
Shamil Najafzadeh
Screenplay
Ramiz Rovshan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fortress about?
A drama about a film crew making a movie in an isolated mountain town famous for its ancient fortress, and what happens when the town is threatened by a modern-day foreign invasion.
Who directed Fortress?
Fortress was directed by Shamil Najafzadeh.
Who stars in Fortress?
The principal cast of Fortress includes Rasim Balayev, Vidadi Hasanov, Yulia Peresild, Mammad Alili, Mabud Maharramov.
When was Fortress released and how long is it?
Fortress was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fortress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortress was composed by Dzhakhangir Zulfigarov.