The Captain and the Caspian Sea

The Captain and the Caspian Sea is an animated documentary and historical film from Azerbaijan. It focuses on a national tragedy that took place on January 20, 1990. The narrative highlights the bravery of the captains within the Caspian Sea Oil Fleet, while also acknowledging the role of the cameramen and journalists who recorded the events as they happened.

The film was written and directed by Turkan Huseyn, who also served as a producer alongside Emil Najafov. It was produced by Rental Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Culture of the Azerbaijan Republic. Orkhan Iskandarli provides the voice for the narrator. Released on August 19, 2026, the production blends historical facts with animation to recount this specific period of the country's history.