When Akbar is unexpectedly released from prison after serving 10 years for killing his wife, his son wants to find out why he did it. His father, on the other hand, tries to improve his son’s life in the most radical ways. Cold as Marble is about the mixed relationships between a failed artist and his girlfriend.

Asif Rustamov (b. 1975 Baku, Azerbaijan) studied Cinema at Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art (2000-2004). His filmography includes shorts and documentaries, which have been awarded in many international festivals. He made his debut feature ‘Down the River’ (2014) which premiered in Karlovy Vary, participated in several festivals and won several prizes. He is one of the editors of the film magazine ‘Focus’.