Arif Babayev

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Arif Babayev

Born September 24, 1928 · Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR

Died August 26, 1983 · aged 54

Arif Hadji oglu Babayev (Azerbaijani: Arif Hacı oğlu Babayev) was an Azerbaijani film director and Honorary Art Worker of the Azerbaijan SSR. Arif Babayev was born on September 20, 1928 in Baku. The Babayevs family lived on Qala Street, in Ichari Shahar. As a child, Arif attended theatrical circles. His engagement in theatre led him to apply to study in a theatrical school. Until then he played w…

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PeakPeak · 1965
Peak
1965
MovieAdventure
The film-novella tells of a group of alpinists climbing a snowy mountain, and how they conduct themselves in the face of a difficult trial.
The Day PassedThe Day Passed · 1971
The Day Passed
★ 6.21971
MovieDramaRomance
The film is about man and woman who remembered their childhood. The film reflects atmosphere of Baku. It is an adaptation of Anar Rzayev's "Georgian surname" novel.
Apples Resemble ApplesApples Resemble Apples · 1975
Apples Resemble Apples
★ 5.81975
MovieComedy
The film is about the gardener who cultivated magic apples which brought luck to people.
Man Casts an AnchorMan Casts an Anchor · 1967
Man Casts an Anchor
★ 7.01967
MovieDrama
The film is about an oilman who took a lost worker's place and won the respect of other oilmen, was also based on this same ideology, depicting the heroism of oil workers, who never became exhausted and continued working in oil, generation after generation.
The Last Night of ChildhoodThe Last Night of Childhood · 1968
The Last Night of Childhood
★ 4.71968
MovieComedyDrama
Murad, a young man fails the entrance exam to the Institute and starts working at the meat factory. His cousin Rustam, a worker on a building site, fights with him against the dishonest people who sell pieces of meat from the factory. After a series of dramatic situations, Murad and Rustam manage to uncover the thieves.
The Stab in the BackThe Stab in the Back · 1979
The Stab in the Back
★ 5.61979
MovieDramaCrime
Young inspector investigates a murder in small town.
The First Hour of LifeThe First Hour of Life · 1974
The First Hour of Life
1974
MovieDrama
The film is about oilmen having different ideals and decisions, were also based on this same ideology, depiciting the heroism of oil workers, who never became exhausted and who continued working in oil, generation after generation. It was the oil workers who were always invincible, unconquerable and unyieling, in contrast with other characters who were shown as weak and who preferred to earn a living via easier means.
Forgive UsForgive Us · 1979
Forgive Us
1979
MovieDramaRomance
The film is about relations between two generations and about idols of the youth.

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