Thomas Goltz: An Oil Odyssey
“A JOURNEY THROUGH FUEL, WAR, AND MEMORY”
2025•Released
Documentary
A documentary that follows Thomas Goltz and a group of riders on old Soviet motorcycles as they carry the first symbolic barrel of Caspian oil from Baku to Ceyhan along the future BTC pipeline. Using rare historical footage, personal interviews, and scenes captured during the journey, the film shows Goltz's legacy as a war reporter, his strong connection to Azerbaijan, and how oil shaped the identity of the country.
Director
Rufat Hasanov
Writer
Rufat Hasanov, Thomas Goltz
Languages
Azerbaijani, English
Studio
SOCAR
Cast
Thomas Goltz
Self
Production
Company
SOCAR
Company
İctimai TV
Company
Coyote Cinema
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