In Between Dying (2020)

'In Between Dying' is the love story of Davud, a young man trying to find his "real" family, who completes his life cycle in a single day. When he does find Love, it's in the place he has always lived. But it is too late.

Director:

Hilal Baydarov

Writers:

Hilal Baydarov, Rashad Safar (co-writer)

Stars:

Orkhan Iskandarli, Rana Asgarova, Huseyn Nasirov

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Orkhan Iskandarli	...	Davud
Rana Asgarova	...	Bride
Huseyn Nasirov	...	Gusi
Samir Abbasov	...	Musa
Kamran Huseynov	...	Isa
Maryam Naghiyeva	...	Davud's Mother
Kubra Shukurova	...	Rabid Girl
Narmin Hasanova	...	Ilaha
Oktay Namazov	...	Drunk Husband
Murvat Abdulazizov	...	Doctor
Gulara Huseynova	...	Shams
Gulnaz Ismayilova	...	Blind Girl's Mother
Parviz Isagov	...	Jemo

Storyline

'In Between Dying' is the love story of Davud, a young man trying to find his "real" family, who completes his life cycle in a single day. When he does find Love, it's in the place he has always lived. But it is too late.

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Plot Keywords:

love | long take | 

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Genres:

Drama

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User Reviews

Meditative, slow paced arthouse

In Between Dying starts with a premise that could be that of a gangster film, but soon becomes something entirely different.

The best comparisons could be drawn with Tarkovsky, Kiarostami and Angelopoulos. The misty visuals frame the increasingly metaphorical journey, in a one day long trip during which he learns about death and love through the tragic encounters with several women, but in a way, with the same woman. The episodic and slightly repetitive nature of the film is the only major issue I found. At the screening in Venice I attended, the audience kept leaving the hall, and eventually only a dozen of us where left (mostly because it was a double-screening with Nomadland, and I suppose most of the audience was not ready for such a film). I am afraid the film's notoriety will have the same destiny, sadly, despite it being a stunning work of art.

Details

Country:

Azerbaijan Mexico USA

Language:

Azerbaijani

Release Date:

27 May 2021 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

In Between Dying

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ucqar Film, Estudios Splendor Omnia, Louverture Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color