If Not This, Then That

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.

Tahmina

May 1993 •Azerbaijani

This Azerbaijani romantic drama depicts the love affair between Zaur, a man from an affluent family, and Tahmina, a divorced woman doing her best to survive in a conservative society.

The Meeting

December 1955 •Azerbaijani

The film is about Azerbaijanian and Uzbekistan's cotton-growers contest and about two young people's love.

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.

The Scoundrel

May 1988 •Azerbaijani

Film exposes the corruption and the decadence of the late Soviet bureaucracy in Azerbaijan SSR through the eyes of a naive Azerbaijani adult man, Hatem.

The Silver Truck

September 1982 •Azerbaijani

Madina is a young married woman who is mentally strong despite the problems she encounters.She has no children and her relationship with her husband is bad, although he loves her.She makes carpets which is a way for her to express her feelings. One day, she meets a man working in a circus. She gets to know him better and becomes transformed by him as he helps her improve her husband and the carpets she creates.

The Joke

January 1990 •Azerbaijani

Made in the tragic comedy genre, this film is about the dysfunctional Soviet management system in Azerbaijan SSR at the end of 1980s and about the decadence and corruption of the Soviet bureaucracy.

I Compose a Song

June 1978 •Azerbaijani

A story about ten years old Sona - a very talented young singer whose parents are not so happy about her singing.

The Jinn in Microdistrict

February 1986 •Azerbaijani

The events in the film take place in one of the modern cities. The editor-in-chief Rustam Agayev (Egit Iskenderov) finds an ancient lamp placed in the jaw. For the talented but poor character Rustam, this lamp shatters the sky. With the help of jinn, the young man suceeds: his play is made on anchor; his girlfriend, Maya (Natalia Tagiyeva), agrees to marry him, and the bar is in the apartment. But Rustam wants to achieve everything. When the jinn throws away his "owner," he unveils the secret: a person must believe in his own power, and there must be a strong desire to create miracles.

Uzeyir's Life

December 1981 •Azerbaijani

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

I Want to Get Married

November 1983 •Azerbaijani

After the story of same name of A.Hagverdiyev. Film is about young man called Shamil. He is not so rich but everybody respects him for his good mood. He fells love with Kembay's (he is richest treader in this town) daughter-Gulsum. But his father doesn't let them to be together.

Wonderful Apples

December 1975 •Azerbaijani

The film is about the gardener who cultivated magic apples which brought luck to people.

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.

I Want to Understand

November 1980 •Azerbaijani

The film is about parents who wanted to build the house and gather together with their children in the house.

Forgive Us

July 1979 •Azerbaijani

The film is about relations between two generations and about idols of the youth.

Only You

September 1986 •Azerbaijani

After the story of same name of Ilyas Afandiyev. The film is about two young people's love.

The Rain During the Holiday

January 1985 •Azerbaijani

After the story of the same name of Natig Rasulzadeh.

Say You Love Me

September 1977 •Azerbaijani

A Family

October 1943 •Russian

The film is about the Soviet People's patriotism and friendship.

Park

July 1984 •Azerbaijani

Marat meets a girl named Vika in St. Petersburg.The girl wants Marat to take her to Baku. Marat’s love for Vika is growing day by day. The movie is about relations between Marat, Vika and his friend Mikail.