Baku: The Nizami Cinema Center recently hosted the screening of “The Oligarch’s Design,” a documentary from the investigative series produced by International TV channel AnewZ. The event attracted a distinguished audience, including MPs, heads of Azerbaijani TV channels and news agencies, media executives, and public and political figures.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Rufat Hamzayev, AnewZ Executive Director, addressed the audience before the screening. He provided insights into the production process and highlighted that the premiere also marked the official launch of the ‘AnewZ Investigations’ platform. Hamzayev described the documentary as a comprehensive realization of international investigative journalism. He revealed that the film’s production began in January of this year and spanned 10-11 months, with filming conducted in eight countries. Approximately a hundred individuals contributed to the project.
The documentary delves into Ruben Vardanyan’s renunciation of Russian citizenship in 2022 and his subsequent move to join the political leadership of a self-proclaimed separatist regime in the region. The film offers analysis through extensive research and interviews conducted across Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Ukraine, featuring insights from lawmakers, legal experts, regional analysts, and journalists.
In addition, the documentary explores the Aurora Foundation, featuring interviews with its representatives and highlighting its inclusion of prominent figures from around the world over many years. Following the remarks, attendees were treated to the premiere of “The Oligarch’s Design.”