The issue related to the National Film Award was considered during the enlarged meeting of the Union of Cinematographers of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to the Press Service of the Union of Cinematographers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, by the unanimous decision of the Board of the Union, Rafig Alish Nasirov, People's Artist, presidential scholar, and member of the Board of the Union of Cinematographers of the Republic of Azerbaijan was awarded the National Film Award in recognition of his contribution to national cinema and on the occasion of his 75th anniversary. He acted as an artist of many Azerbaijani movies, such as Stealing the Groom (Bəyin oğurlanması), The Scoundrel (Yaramaz), The Engagement Ring (Bəxt üzüyü), Both Visit And Trade (Həm Ziyarət Həm Ticarət), The Hotel Room (Otel Otağı), Javad Khan (Cavad xan), etc.
The award will be presented with all the honors and celebrations on August 2nd on the National Cinema Day.
It should be noted that the National Film Award was established by the decision of the Board of the Union of Cinematographers of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2012. It is an award with highest prize in Azerbaijan.
