Directing

Rza Takhmasib

Born April 20, 1894 · Nakhichevan, Nakhichevan uezd, Erivanskaya guberniya, Russian Empire

Died February 14, 1980 · aged 85

Rza Abbasgulu oglu Tahmasib (Azerbaijani: Rza Təhmasib) was an Azerbaijani film director and actor. Tahmasib was born Rza Tahmasibbeyov to a wealthy merchant family. He received his primary education at Maktab-i Tarbiyya school in Nakhchivan, where he learned Russian, Persian and Arabic languages. He continued his education at a three-year Russian school in his hometown. His interest to theatre wa…

Known For

The Fires of Baku

The Fires of Baku · 1958

The Fires of Baku

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.

Sabuhi

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.”

In the Name of the Law

In the Name of the Law · 1968

In the Name of the Law

MovieDramaCrime

The film is about the public prosecutor who fought against the criminality but was killed by them.

Fatali Khan

Fatali Khan · 1947

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.

Arshin Takes a Wife

Arshin Takes a Wife · 1945

Arshin Takes a Wife

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.

Almas

A new teacher arrives in a remote mountain village, where the old traditions still hold sway.

The Winds Blow in Baku

The Winds Blow in Baku · 1974

The Winds Blow in Baku

MovieWarAdventure

Summer 1942. Nazi troops storm the Caucasus. They are rushing to get their hands on Baku oil. An Abwehr special group called "Wartburg" has settled in the Nalchik area. In Baku, German spy Ziegel (Pavel Kadochnikov) heads to the oil fields from Maykop under the name of Soviet engineer Kashtanov. Tankers carrying gasoline begin to explode in the Caspian Sea. Soviet counterintelligence agent "Khazri" infiltrates "Wartburg"...

Can One Forgive Him?

Can One Forgive Him? · 1959

Can One Forgive Him?

MovieDramaCrime

The film is about the boy who got under bad when influence after losing his family he faced with tragic events.

Filmography

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The Fires of Baku

The Fires of Baku · 1958

The Fires of Baku

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.

Director

Sabuhi

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.”

Director

In the Name of the Law

In the Name of the Law · 1968

In the Name of the Law

MovieDramaCrime

The film is about the public prosecutor who fought against the criminality but was killed by them.

Galosh

Fatali Khan

Fatali Khan · 1947

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.

Aghasi khan

Arshin Takes a Wife

Arshin Takes a Wife · 1945

Arshin Takes a Wife

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.

Director

Almas

A new teacher arrives in a remote mountain village, where the old traditions still hold sway.

Doctor

The Winds Blow in Baku

The Winds Blow in Baku · 1974

The Winds Blow in Baku

MovieWarAdventure

Summer 1942. Nazi troops storm the Caucasus. They are rushing to get their hands on Baku oil. An Abwehr special group called "Wartburg" has settled in the Nalchik area. In Baku, German spy Ziegel (Pavel Kadochnikov) heads to the oil fields from Maykop under the name of Soviet engineer Kashtanov. Tankers carrying gasoline begin to explode in the Caspian Sea. Soviet counterintelligence agent "Khazri" infiltrates "Wartburg"...

Shahmar bey

Can One Forgive Him?

Can One Forgive Him? · 1959

Can One Forgive Him?

MovieDramaCrime

The film is about the boy who got under bad when influence after losing his family he faced with tragic events.

Director

The Most Important Interview

The Most Important Interview · 1971

The Most Important Interview

The film tells the story of journalistic morality in an analytical way. In this sense, the journalist must have a clear conscience and morality. He must find the answer to the question: "What is the meaning of life and what have I been able to do for people?" The protagonist of the film, Zaur is a radio journalist. Throughout the plot, he seeks the answer to this question, but finds it difficult to find the answer, and the complex contrasts of life confuse him.

Jabrayil

How the Song is Composed

How the Song is Composed · 1957

How the Song is Composed

MovieDramaMusic

The film tells the story of the life, work, and social activities of Dagestan poet and singer Suleiman Stalsky.

Director

A Family

A Family · 1943

The film is about the Soviet People's patriotism and friendship.

Assistant Director