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Romantic drama

Inner City (2016): Cast

Inner City (2016) movie poster

Inner City is a 2016 romantic drama directed by Ilgar Safat, starring Tahmina Rafaella as Arzu, Firdovsi Atakishiyev and Hadjimurad Yegizarov. It runs 2 hours.

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Inner City (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Ilgar Safat
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Azerbaijani
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Inner City About?

The premise of Inner City without spoilers.

Growing up in contemporary Azerbaijan, Arzu falls for Rafael, the piano teacher’s son and a veteran of the Karabakh War. He is significantly older and struggling to cope with the lasting effects of war, facing societal prejudice and isolation. Arzu seeks escape from a restrictive environment that limits women, choosing Rafael despite opposition from her family. Guided by his own experiences and facing threats from Arzu’s mother, Rafael ultimately makes a profound sacrifice.

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Cast & crew

Inner City Cast & Characters

Tahmina Rafaella leads the cast as Arzu, with Firdovsi Atakishiyev as Rafael and Hadjimurad Yegizarov as Ruslan. Directed by Ilgar Safat; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ilgar Safat

One more film directed by Ilgar Safat: The Precinct.

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Videos

Inner City Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Inner City.

"İçəri Şəhər"/ "Inner City" by ILgar Safat (Trailer#1)
Details

Inner City Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “icheri Sheher” and “Внутренний город”.

Also known as
  • icheri Sheher
  • Внутренний город
  • Ичери шехер
  • Старият град

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FAQ

Inner City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Inner City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Inner City?

Inner City runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Inner City released?

Inner City was released on March 1, 2016.

Who directed Inner City?

Inner City was directed by Ilgar Safat.

More films by Ilgar Safat

Who is in the cast of Inner City?

Inner City stars Tahmina Rafaella as Arzu, Firdovsi Atakishiyev as Rafael and Hadjimurad Yegizarov as Ruslan, among 11 credited actors.

Does Inner City have a post-credit scene?

No. Inner City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Inner City in?

The original language of Inner City is Azerbaijani.

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