Lady of the Sky
Director: Elvin Ahmadoglu
A short film dedicated to the first female pilot Leyla Mammadbayova. Leyla Mammadbayova, in addition to being the first female pilot of Azerbaijan, also took her place in history as the second female paratrooper of the USSR. The film illuminates the life of Leyla Khanum, full of struggle, in the years 1930-1933. The difficulties faced by women in an environment full of deprivation during that period, Leyla's refusal to wear the veil, her determination despite the condemnation of society, her husband Bahram's support for her struggle, and how this support led Leyla further forward are artistically reflected in the film.
Trailer
Cast
Sabira Abdullayeva-Rustamli
Leyla Məmmədbəyova
Tunar Alizada
Bəhram Məmmədbəyov
Faig Mirzayev
Yoldaş Salamov
In brief
Lady of the Sky (2025) is a history, drama film. With an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 27min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Lady of the Sky?
Lady of the Sky runs 27 minutes (27min).
What rating does Lady of the Sky have?
Lady of the Sky has an average rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Lady of the Sky from?
Lady of the Sky was released in 2025.
