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Arshin Takes a Wife

October 1945 •Azerbaijani

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

Ulduz

December 1964 •Azerbaijani

The film is about of village life. After the same name operetta musical comedy.

The Mother in Law

December 1978 •Azerbaijani

The movie is about relations between mother and her daughter-in-law.

Stepmother

December 1958 •Azerbaijani

The film is about the stepmother who tried to be a real mother of a boy. But she could be a real mother only after some difficult events for her and child.

Sevil

July 1970 •Azerbaijani

The film takes place in Baku in 1918-19 and then several years later. The film is based on the opera of the same name by Fikret Amirov. Sevil became the first film opera in the history of Azerbaijani cinema.

Business Trip

February 1982 •Azerbaijani

After the story of the same name of Rustam Ibrahimbeyov.

The Secret of the Mountain

December 1959 •Azerbaijani

The struggle of the people against the shakh (king) who seized all of land and water resources.

Koroghlu

October 1960 •Azerbaijani

The heroic Koroghlu is a poor youngster who leads a peasants' revolt against the tyrannic Khan.

The Magic Gown

October 1964 •Azerbaijani

In the second half of the 20th century, a class of students prepare for the 40th anniversary of the Pioneer Organization in the old palace of Shah. Events unfold when the famous magician Io-Kio presents the magic gown that will throw a group of students into the future.

Uzeyir's Life

December 1981 •Azerbaijani

The historical film about Azerbaijan composer Uzeyir Hadjibeyov's life.

The Kidnapping of Groom

October 1985 •Azerbaijani

Being unable to shoot a film about Azerbaijani wedding customs, hopeless director decide to make a film about real wedding event. Though the stubborn father of bride resists approval the plan.

Don't Be Afraid, I'm with You

June 1981 •Azerbaijani

The story developed during XX century in Russian empire, Azerbaijan. Two circus actors Rustam and his friend San Sanich travel to a village where Rustam was born after long years of absence, to burry his aunt. After burring his aunt, friends decide to stay in her house for couple of days. A local wealthy inhabitant of the village Farzali bek, is looking for oil, and finds out that the land which now officially owned by Rustam might have some oil repositories. He learns that Rustam is back and wants to take him out, to put his hands on valuable land. A young theater singer Teymur is in love with Farzali bey's beautiful daughter, Telli, but has nothing to offer to marry her. Yet he decides to speak with her father. While planning to "sell" his daughter to one of other wealthy bey's son, Farzali bey still promises that if Teymur will kill Rustam, he will let Telli marry him. Rustam and his friend San Sanich defend Teymur, but after talking to him become friends. They decide to help ...

The Great Support

December 1962 •Azerbaijani

After the novellette of the same name of M.Ibrahimov. The film is about a man who trusted his subordinates.

The Cloth Peddler

February 1965 •Azerbaijani

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

Her Great Heart

December 1958 •Azerbaijani

This is a story about World War II. The adultery of her husband didn't wreck her life because she could stand all difficulties with a little help of her faithfull friends.

Clouds are Our Umbrellas

January 1976 •Azerbaijani

Where is Ahmad?

November 1964 •Azerbaijani

When his parents try to marry him to their neighbors' daughter, Ahmad runs away from home and his family try to find him.

The Istanbul Plane

June 2010 •Azerbaijani

The Cherry Tree

January 1972 •Azerbaijani

It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.

The Telephone Operator

July 1962 •Azerbaijani

The film is about young girl and her first love.