Acting
Munavvar Kalantarli
Born January 1, 1912 · Lankaran, Lankaranskiy uezd, Bakinskaya guberniya, Russian Empire
Died February 5, 1963 · aged 51
Munavvar Samad qizi Kalantarli (Azerbaijani: Münəvvər Kələntərli) was an Azerbaijani actress and folk singer. Born to a wealthy landowner family descended from Iranian émigrés, Munavvar "Mina" Kalantarli received her primary education at Maryam Bayramalibeyova's Uns School for Girls in Lankaran. Her aunt-in-law and prominent Azerbaijani folk singer, Yavar Kalantarli, noticed young Mina's talent fo…
Known For
The Meeting · 1955The Meeting
★ 3.31955
MovieComedyRomance
The film is about Azerbaijanian and Uzbekistan's cotton-growers contest and about two young people's love.
The Fires of Baku · 1958The Fires of Baku
★ 7.71958
MovieDramaHistory
Dedicated to the development of the oil industry of Soviet Azerbaijan in the background of the first half of the twentieth century, including their selfless work in strengthening the economic and military might of the USSR.
The Packet of "Kazbek" · 1958The Packet of "Kazbek"
★ 7.51958
MovieComedy
Chief Mamishov is the head of the housing and utilities department. At first glance, he seems to be a businesslike and attentive person. He always responds to any complaints from residents, but he has one bad habit—smoking. As a result, he stashes packs of Kazbek cigarettes in his desk until an inspection from a higher authority comes along and several violations are discovered, one of which is his indifference to a complaint. Overall, the film is dedicated to the bureaucrats and officials of some housing and utilities companies, who are criticized by everyone for their heartless attitude towards the needs of workers.
Bakhtiyar · 1955Bakhtiyar
★ 4.01955
MovieMusicRomance
The film is about oilman who had beautiful voice. He didn't attach great importance to his friends is advice to get special music reward. But he changed his attitude to art under the influence of his friends.
Arshin Takes a Wife · 1945Arshin Takes a Wife
★ 6.61945
MovieMusicComedy
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 Shadows are Crawling · 1958The 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...
In New Year Night · 1958In New Year Night
1958
MovieComedy
The film is based on a fire that broke out in the composer's house on New Year's Eve.
Under the Burning Sun · 1957Under the Burning Sun
1957
MovieDramaRomance
The hero of the film coming to the village for a short while decided to stay there by his medical duty.
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