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My Name is Intigam
The film tells about the life of 25-year-old Intigam, who lives in a remote village in the south of Azerbaijan. His grandmother filmed Intigam's dance with sheep and put it on YouTube. With more than 10 million views on YouTube, Intigam is life-changing. An invitation comes to him from Baku and he has to come to Baku. They want to use the purity of the main character and embezzle the 2 million manat allocated to the author of the most viewed video of the year. Before long, the premeditated ruse is revealed and the fraudsters can't get their way. Getting used to village life, Intigam gets into funny situations in the city. In the end, there is a scandal at the award ceremony, and the ground is laid for a video that can collect the next number of views for YouTube.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young boy named Intigam, who lives in a village near the Iran-Iraq border during the Iran-Iraq War. Intigam loses his family and home in a bombing and is left to navigate the war-torn landscape alone. He forms an unlikely bond with a soldier, finding solace and a sense of purpose amidst the destruction.
Critical Reception
My Name Is Intigam is a poignant and somber depiction of the impact of war on innocent civilians, particularly children. It has been recognized for its emotional depth and sensitive portrayal of loss and resilience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional portrayal of a child's experience during wartime.
Noted for its stark depiction of destruction and loss.
Appreciated for its focus on themes of survival and human connection amidst conflict.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in the border regions of Iran, aiming for authenticity in its depiction of the war-affected landscape.
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