The Dolls(2010)

The Dolls is a semi-biographical film following six teenage boys who work as puppet performers on Baku Boulevard during the early 1990s, a turbulent period in Azerbaijan's history. Set against the backdrop of diplomatic upheaval and political tension in Baku, the film weaves together the coming-of-age struggles of its young protagonists with the broader historical moment shaping their lives. As the boys navigate adolescence through their street performances, they confront the complexities of their changing nation. The film balances intimate character moments with the weight of historical circumstance, offering a window into how ordinary youth experienced extraordinary times in post-Soviet Baku.