Thomas Goltz: An Oil Odyssey

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A JOURNEY THROUGH FUEL, WAR, AND MEMORY

Released June 13, 2025

Overview

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.

Origin Country

Azerbaijan


Original Language

Azerbaijani


Original Title

Tomas Qolts: Neft Odisseyası


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Azerbaijan

Spoken Languages

  • Azərbaycan (Azerbaijani)
  • English

Production Companies

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    SOCAR

    Azerbaijan

  • logo for İctimai TV

    İctimai TV

    Azerbaijan

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    Coyote Cinema

    Azerbaijan

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