Facing the Music: Eurovision in Azerbaijan (2012)
Overview
It's one of the most corrupt countries in the world and widely criticised for its human rights record but this year Azerbaijan is hosting Eurovision - one of the most glitzy TV music competitions in the world.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.218 |
Directed By
Katharine Duchesne
Crew
Elshan Aliyev
David Murphy
Nick Elborough
Jenny Norton
Jane Taylor
Katharine Duchesne
Katharine Duchesne
TOP CAST
Mehdi Parpanchi
Self - Host
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