Rasim Ojagov

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Rasim Ojagov

Born November 22, 1933 · Shaki, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Shaki, Azerbaijan]

Died July 11, 2006 · aged 72

Rasim Ojagov was an Azerbaijani film director, writer and cinematographer, Honoured Art Worker of Chechen-Ingush ASSR (1964), People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1982), laureate of the State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR.

Known For

Both a Visit and a BusinessBoth a Visit and a Business · 1995
Both a Visit and a Business
★ 7.01995
MovieDrama
Geography teacher Mustafa and his wife visit Istanbul to meet his long-lost cousin, and maybe sell some goods while they're at it.
Our StreetOur Street · 1961
Our Street
1961
MovieDrama
The film is about the girl who was lost during the war and her return to her motherland after some events.
Sound of the PipeSound of the Pipe · 1975
Sound of the Pipe
★ 5.51975
MovieDramaHistory
The novelette was written by I.Huseynov. In the film, the problem of war is viewed from the perspective of love. Almost all of the men of the village are at the battlefront. The women who stayed in the night and day to support their efforts. Children wake up in the middle of the night, crying for bread. All of the villagers feel anxious for the men to return. Mothers are waiting for their sons; wives, for their husbands and children, for their fathers. When Sayali's husband dies at the front, her husband's friend Jabrayil proposes to her. The people of the village are furious. Jabrayil's brothers leave home, convinced that their family has been disgraced. One brother goesw crazy; the other fall ill and dies. The only person who doesn't blame Jabrayil is the "agsaggal" (the wise old man) of the village - Isfandiyar Kishi. In this film, note single sound of weaponry is heard, not are any battle scenes depicted, yet we still witness the inherent tragedy of war.
Why do You Remain Silent?Why do You Remain Silent? · 1966
Why do You Remain Silent?
1966
MovieDramaCrime
Rasim, a young mechanic, meets Surayya and falls in love with her. But he is dragged into Shirmammad's wrongdoings; Shirmammad is Surayya's father and the leader of a gang of poachers. Realising his fault, Rasim tries to convince Surayya to stop trafficking in stolen fish. After a long period of reflection, Rasim becomes aware that he cannot go against his conscience, even for love's sake.
Seven Days After the MurderSeven Days After the Murder · 1992
Seven Days After the Murder
★ 5.81992
MovieCrimeMystery
A terrible tragedy occurs in the family of a famous general: one of his daughters is killed. The investigator leading the case understands that an outwardly prosperous and friendly family only seems to be pretending to be happy.
The Labour and RoseThe Labour and Rose · 1963
The Labour and Rose
★ 9.51963
MovieDramaMusic
The film is about famous Chechen ballet and folk dancer Mahmud Essembayev's life.
The Birthday PartyThe Birthday Party · 1977
The Birthday Party
★ 5.11977
MovieDramaFamily
This lyrical psychological film is about true friendship. The characters in the film are contemporaries in of late 1970s Azerbaijan SSR with differing visions of the world, yet sharing true and lasting friendship.
ParkPark · 1984
Park
★ 5.81984
MovieDramaRomance
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.

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Sound of the PipeSound of the Pipe · 1975
Sound of the Pipe
★ 5.51975
MovieDramaHistory
The novelette was written by I.Huseynov. In the film, the problem of war is viewed from the perspective of love. Almost all of the men of the village are at the battlefront. The women who stayed in the night and day to support their efforts. Children wake up in the middle of the night, crying for bread. All of the villagers feel anxious for the men to return. Mothers are waiting for their sons; wives, for their husbands and children, for their fathers. When Sayali's husband dies at the front, her husband's friend Jabrayil proposes to her. The people of the village are furious. Jabrayil's brothers leave home, convinced that their family has been disgraced. One brother goesw crazy; the other fall ill and dies. The only person who doesn't blame Jabrayil is the "agsaggal" (the wise old man) of the village - Isfandiyar Kishi. In this film, note single sound of weaponry is heard, not are any battle scenes depicted, yet we still witness the inherent tragedy of war.

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