Səmanın Cahangiri
He chose the sky and remained faithful to it until his final breath
Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies ("Səmanın Cahangiri") is a 2026 Azerbaijani documentary film about Guards Senior Lieutenant and fighter pilot Jahangir Mirjafar Baghirov (1919–1943). Based on historical sources, archival materials and wartime memoirs, the film tells the story of his childhood, military education, heroic combat missions, his final battle during World War II and the preservation of his legacy.
Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies (2026) is a documentary, history and war film, released on August 1, 2026 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Jahangir Baghirov, Tofig Bakikhanov, Mir Jafar Baghirov and Suleyman Rustam. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
Jahangir Baghirov
as Self (Archive Footage)
Tofig Bakikhanov
as Self (Archive Footage)
Mir Jafar Baghirov
as Self (Archive Footage)
Suleyman Rustam
as Self (Archive Footage)
Mustafa Topchubashov
as Self (Archive Footage)
Hazi Aslanov
as Self (Archive Footage)
Mikhail Kalinin
as Self (Archive Footage)
Nikolai Shvernik
as Self (Archive Footage)
Leyla Mammadbeyova
as Self (Archive Footage)
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
Some heroes are remembered by history, while others deserve to be rediscovered. "[Samanin Cahangiri](https://youtu.be/rmu9Zn97by8?si=cUur8KOuRNrQv-rr)" tells the remarkable true story of Azerbaijani fighter pilot Jahangir Baghirov, whose courage and sacrifice left an enduring legacy. A must-watch for anyone interested in World War II, aviation history, and untold historical stories.
Reviewed on August 1, 2026
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The main cast of Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies (2026) includes Jahangir Baghirov, Tofig Bakikhanov, Mir Jafar Baghirov, Suleyman Rustam and Mustafa Topchubashov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies was released on August 1, 2026 and runs for 22m.
Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
