Leyla Badirbayli

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Leyla Badirbayli

Born January 8, 1920 · Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR

Died November 23, 1999 · aged 79

Leyla Javanshirova was born on 8 January 1920 in Baku, in the family of Aghalar Badirbeyov, from the generation of Shamkir beys. In 1936, she became the soloist of the Song and Dance Ensemble of Azerbaijan, where she worked up until 1942. In 1942, on guidance of the Azerbaijan State Drama Theatre, named after Meshadi Azizbeyov's invitation, she began to perform on the stage of this theatre. In 194…

Known For

One Fine DayOne Fine Day · 1977
One Fine Day
★ 8.51977
MovieComedy
A film almanac consisting of two short stories, united by a common idea of the need to maintain harmony between private and public interests: “Suite” and “One Fine Day”. The hero of the story ”Suite" is a lifeguard on the shore. The events taking place at sea do not bother him at all. To the music of Bizet, he dreams of Carmen, her exploits, valor and strong love... The hero of the short story “One Fine Day”, a promising researcher, one morning saw a spaceship from his balcony. Do this a little restlessly to his mother-in-law, neighbors, acquaintances, boss and, finally, to a psychiatrist...
KoroghluKoroghlu · 1960
Koroghlu
★ 5.51960
MovieHistoryWar
The heroic Koroghlu is a poor youngster who leads a peasants' revolt against the tyrannic Khan.
The Husband of Young WomanThe Husband of Young Woman · 1988
The Husband of Young Woman
★ 10.01988
MovieComedy
The film is about man falling in love with young girl and his wish to be young too.
The Darvish Detonates ParisThe Darvish Detonates Paris · 1976
The Darvish Detonates Paris
★ 5.41976
MovieComedyMusic
A famous botanist, Monsieur Jordan is a guest in Garabagh to Hatamkhan Agha. Hatamkhan Agha's nephew wants to go to France with Jordan in order to study. His family and lover try to discourage him and consult to Darvish Mastali Shah. Mastali Shah decides to use magic and explode Paris.
İntizarİntizar · 1970
İntizar
1970
MovieDramaFamily
In 1919-1920, in the events of the revolution. The story of a mother's heart is from the pull and breadth. The strong and rich image of the mother separates from her son, and then boldly loses him, another guy takes her son. She believes that this child will come and replace her son, who will be worthy of her son. The mother tries to raise him as a brave, noble, and kind person, like her own son.
The Cherry TreeThe Cherry Tree · 1972
The Cherry Tree
1972
MovieDramaFamily
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.
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.”
Fatali KhanFatali Khan · 1947
Fatali Khan
★ 7.01947
MovieDramaHistory
A historical film about the struggle in the 18th century of the young ruler of the Kuban Khanate, Fatali Khan, who sought to unite the scattered khanates into a single Azerbaijani state.

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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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