The Oil Gush in Balakhany

The Oil Gush in Balakhany (Azerbaijani: Balaxanıda neft fontanı) is a film directed by the pioneer of cinema in Azerbaijan, Alexandre Michon, it was filmed on August 4, 1898 in Balakhany, Baku and presented at the International Paris Exhibition.[1] The film was shot using a 35mm film on a Lumière cinematograph.

The Oil Gush in Balakhany
Directed byAlexandre Michon
Written byAlexandre Michon
Produced byAlexandre Michon
Music bynone
Release date
August 6, 1898
Running time
30 seconds
CountryAzerbaijan

See also

References
  1. Aydin Kazimzade. "Cinema in Azerbaijan: Pre-Soviet Era", Azerbaijan International, 5(3), Autumn 1997


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