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Azerbaijan

Season 1 Episode 108

Azerbaijan has an eclectic mix of Persian, Turkish, and Russian influences. Our filmmakers Oktay and Elvin fight to maintain their voices in this former Soviet country. Elvin, a hopeless romantic, takes pride in cinematic storytelling while trying to better his Azerbaijani community. Oktay pursues social justice stories while trying to find the proper balance between film and family man.

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Cinefile Atzin takes us home to his family, while Stephanie explores her love of mezcal.
Cambodia
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Ines tells fable-like stories as metaphors to the past in friendly, eclectic Cambodia.
Uganda
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Bold and brave Patience strives to tell “decolonized stories” honoring her ancestors.
Bolivia
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27:45
Visit colorful La Paz to meet Sundance-winning Alejandro and his famous filmmaker father.
Cuba
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An indie filmmaker, Daiyan is a rebel with a heart, sacrificing all to find his muse.
Brazil
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Paula is a journalist-turned-filmmaker in São Paulo focused on stories exposing injustice.
Ghana
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We travel to vibrant, creative Ghana, where we see Peter on the set of his 4th feature film.
Uzbekistan
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Mukhlisa is a celebrity director who shares her pride in Uzbekistan's Silk Road culture.
Iceland
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In Iceland it’s Solstice: Eyþór shows us the Northern Lights and local Christmas quirks!
Romania
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Tedy, considered the first disabled filmmaker in Romania, makes films to inspire a nation.
Türkiye
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Film director, Sezen, chooses to stay in Istanbul to tell stories reflecting her culture.
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