A ruthless king, a loyal servant, and the heavy price of justice

The Shah and the Servant

Based on the story from Nizami Ganjavi's 'Treasury of Secrets' (Sirlər Xəzinəsi). The animation depicts the story of a cruel Shah and his loyal servant, serving as a moral parable about justice, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a notable example of 1970s Azerbaijani traditional animation style.

Directed by Nazim Mammadov