Baku:The Nizami Cinema Center hosted the premiere of the documentary "Oil and Ink Stories Written in Oil," a collaborative production between SOCAR and AnewZ television channel.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the event witnessed the presence of notable attendees including Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, along with state and government officials, members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, and representatives of the public. Leyla Aliyeva also interacted with the film's creative team, capturing commemorative moments with photographs.

Rufat Hamzayev, Executive Director of AnewZ television channel, addressed the premiere audience, explaining the documentary's inspiration from 103 historical postcards from the early 20th century preserved in SOCAR's museum collection. The film narrates the story of Baku's oil boom about a century ago, highlighting the city's global attraction and the significant changes ensuing from the oil industry's development.

Further elaborating, Hamzayev mentioned that President Ilham Aliyev has designated this year as the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" in Azerbaijan. The documentary, through historical postcards and human stories, aims to provide insights into the oil's influence on Baku's architecture and culture, as well as chronicles of individuals who have impacted the city's history.

The premiere concluded with the screening of "Oil and Ink Stories Written in Oil," which encapsulates the rapidly evolving Baku of a century ago, featuring oil derricks, streets, the port, and personal stories of the city's residents. The film, produced over six months, utilized artificial intelligence to animate historical postcards, revive archival photographs, and enhance its musical elements. It also includes an exclusive interview with Irina Trofimova-Khomitskaya, related to Iosif Goslavsky, a pivotal figure in Baku's architectural development.