Mohsun Sanani

Acting

Mohsun Sanani

Born June 19, 1900 · Tiflis, Tiflisskaya guberniya, Russian Empire

Died February 11, 1981 · aged 80

No biography available.

Known For

The OwlThe Owl · 1924
The Owl
1.01924
MovieDrama
The film is about the class struggle in the village between the various strata of society on the eve of Soviet powerformation.
In the Name of GodIn the Name of God · 1925
In the Name of God
4.51925
MovieDrama
Religiously themed early Soviet propaganda film in Azerbaijan against Islam. Unlike earlier propaganda films in the region, this was actually made by an (nearly) all Azeri cast and crew and directed by an Azeri filmmaker that would go on to be famous amongst his own people, despite his early collusion with the new ruling government. At the center of the film is a greed Molla (holy man in Azeri Islam) who has been cheating one of the local peasants for years out of all types of goods and services, and then delighting over his success in an very un-religious, specifically un-Islamic, way. Once the Revolution takes place and the Bolsheviks arrive, the peasant is empowered and realizes the deception on the part of the Molla and takes him to the newly set up "People's Court," where is finds justice and the Molla is punished.
Maiden Tower LegendMaiden Tower Legend · 1924
Maiden Tower Legend
5.01924
MovieDramaFantasy
The plot of the film is taken from the legend of the Azerbaijan Maiden Tower. According to legend shirvanshah fell in love with his daughter and wanted to marry her. Learning of this daughter Shirvanshah jumped from the top of the tower in the Caspian Sea.
KoroghluKoroghlu · 1960
Koroghlu
5.51960
MovieHistoryWar
The heroic Koroghlu is a poor youngster who leads a peasants' revolt against the tyrannic Khan.
SabuhiSabuhi · 1941
Sabuhi
7.01941
MovieDramaHistory
The film is dedicated to the life and creative work of the great Azerbaijani educator, playwright, and philosopher, Mirza Fatali Akhundov, affectionately known as Sabuhi, meaning “man of the morning.”
BakhtiyarBakhtiyar · 1942
Bakhtiyar
1942
MovieWarDrama
The short film is about the heroism of Azeri soldier.
The Magic GownThe Magic Gown · 1964
The Magic Gown
5.61964
MovieFantasyAdventure
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.
The New SkylineThe New Skyline · 1941
The New Skyline
6.51941
MovieDramaHistory
Young engineer is fighting against conservatives who don't want to find new oil deposits.

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In the Name of GodIn the Name of God · 1925
In the Name of God
4.51925
MovieDrama
Religiously themed early Soviet propaganda film in Azerbaijan against Islam. Unlike earlier propaganda films in the region, this was actually made by an (nearly) all Azeri cast and crew and directed by an Azeri filmmaker that would go on to be famous amongst his own people, despite his early collusion with the new ruling government. At the center of the film is a greed Molla (holy man in Azeri Islam) who has been cheating one of the local peasants for years out of all types of goods and services, and then delighting over his success in an very un-religious, specifically un-Islamic, way. Once the Revolution takes place and the Bolsheviks arrive, the peasant is empowered and realizes the deception on the part of the Molla and takes him to the newly set up "People's Court," where is finds justice and the Molla is punished.

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The Shadows are CrawlingThe Shadows are Crawling · 1958
The Shadows are Crawling
7.01958
MovieDramaAction
Young scientist Jamal Zakhidov is convinced that the ruins of the ancient city of Aran are located in Azerbaijan. Zakhidov is seeking to organize an expedition to the area where he believes Aran is located. Zahidov's friend, a young archaeologist named Jalil, is also well versed in geology. He believes that the rocks he accidentally found at the foot of Gyzyl-Gaya contain valuable materials. But Imam-zade, a secret agent of a foreign intelligence service, steals these samples. The expedition members meet an old man named Murtaz. The old man recognizes Imam-zade as the son of Suleiman-bek, the former ruler of these lands, who killed geologist Karimov, who was conducting research here in 1920. Realizing that he has been exposed, Imam-zade blows up the cave in an attempt to destroy the expedition. But the locals rescue the expedition members. Imam-zade is detained by MGB officers. Uranium is found in the rocks discovered by Jalil at the excavation site...

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