Heritage

Heritage is a drama about the Nobel brothers and their role in the Azerbaijani oil industry during the late 19th century. After Robert Nobel recognized the potential of the region, he established the first foreign company in Baku and brought his family into the business. The story highlights their technical innovations, including the creation of Europe's first oil pipeline and the first oil tanker. These achievements are pursued amidst a struggle for dominance against John Rockefeller and the American corporation Standard Oil. The film also explores the historical link between the oil industry in Baku and the establishment of the Nobel Prizes.

The film was written and directed by Zaur Gasimli, appearing as the second entry in a chronological sequence of his work that includes Incognito and the Taghiyev series. Produced by Baku Media Center and Orman Aliyev, the movie features a cast including Sergei Sharankovich, Maksim Dubovski, Ivan Pavlov, Vasily Kozlov, Alexander Parfianovich, and Hikmat Rahimov. Released in 2018, the production has a runtime of 80 minutes.