Acting
Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov
Born August 4, 1912 · Ganja, Azerbaijan
Died January 25, 1984 · aged 71
No biography available.
Known For
Nasimi · 1974Nasimi
★ 7.41974
MovieDramaHistory
The film is a biographical true story about life of Imadaddin Nasimi, well known throughout the East for his school of philosophy and thought, poems and promotion of moral values in a feudal society. During the 14th-15th centuries, when Azerbaijan was a stage for warring powers and civil wars, Nasimi was the only poet committed to promotion of humanism and moral values inflicting criticism on the ruling system and the society itself. For his intruding role in feudal regimes, Nasimi lived a complex and tragic life.
Sound of the Pipe · 1975Sound 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.
The Cherry Tree · 1972The 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.
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.
Dante's Anniversary · 1978Dante's Anniversary
1978
MovieDramaRomance
After the novelette of the same name of Anar. The film is about an actor's life and work.
Straight to the Volcano · 1977Straight to the Volcano
1977
MovieDramaAdventure
After the novellette of the same name of Mehdi Huseyn.
The Avenger of Ganjabasar · 1974The Avenger of Ganjabasar
★ 9.81974
MovieHistoryAction
The film is about the rebellion in Ganja in 1919-1920 at the head of Gatir Mammad.
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...
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The Return of the Violin · 1973The Return of the Violin
★ 6.01973
MovieWarFamily
During the WWII a group of children are trying to save Stradivarius violin from Nazis.
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