Acting

Salam Ismayil

Born April 23, 1951 · Kirovabad, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Ganja, Azerbaijan] (age 75)

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Known For

Steppe ManSteppe Man · 2012
Steppe Man
★ 6.52012
MovieDrama
One steppe man is living far from the cities closely communicating with the nature. His father teaches him all wisdom of the steppe life. After his father’s death he meets a young woman, who comes from the village. Meeting her is a new page in his life and a huge step into the big and unfamiliar life ahead...
The BurdenThe Burden · 1995
The Burden
★ 7.51995
MovieDrama
The film is about a day of the 19th-20th century famous tycoons from Baku Agha Musa Naghiyev and Hadji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev.
Generational MemoryGenerational Memory · 2025
Generational Memory
2025
MovieHistoryDrama
In 1918, as in many other parts of Azerbaijan, Armenian armed groups committed genocide against Azerbaijanis in several villages of the Ismayilli region. It is regrettable that although certain studies have been conducted on the facts of genocide in other regions, this region has remained out of focus. The film creates a picture of the era through the generational memory of the local population, creating an idea of ​​​​the events that took place 107 years ago in the modern viewer. The leitmotif of the film is the thoughts of a veteran of the Patriotic War in 2020. He ponders the events that his ancestors once suffered. In this feature, the veteran, who remembers the location of the martyr's grave that his grandfather bequeathed to him in a dream, goes to visit that grave.
The ActressThe Actress · 2011
The Actress
★ 7.52011
MovieCrimeDrama
The banker Vagif Fataliyev is found murdered in his own house. During the investigation, two more murders occur one after the other.
The Boys of Our YardThe Boys of Our Yard · 1973
The Boys of Our Yard
1973
MovieDramaComedy
The film is about the yard boys getting a little older and thinking about their independent lifes.
Azerbaijani AtabegsAzerbaijani Atabegs · 2024
Azerbaijani Atabegs
★ 9.52024
MovieHistoryDrama
The film highlights the lives and deeds of Azerbaijani atabegs Shams ad-Din Eldeniz and Kara Sungur, who played a key role in strengthening the state in the 12th century. Shams ad-Din Eldeniz, the first great atabeg of Azerbaijan, leads successful campaigns, reclaiming territories and uniting the country under his rule. Kara Sungur, the ruler of Aran, engages in political intrigues and military campaigns to protect his lands and influence the sultanate. The film depicts their struggle for power, military achievements, and complex relations with allies and enemies.
HarayHaray · 1993
Haray
1993
MovieWarDrama
The film is about the Khojaly tragedy. It tells the story of two teenagers, a brother and sister, who endure incredible suffering to escape from enemy encirclement. The two teenagers, who witness the incredible suffering inflicted on Azerbaijani prisoners by the Armenians, see the only way out is to throw themselves off a mountain.
Red GardenRed Garden · 2016
Red Garden
★ 5.02016
MovieDramaFantasy
The film tells the story of a provincial teacher from blue blood, Abbas. The desperate desire of having his own son makes him so indifferent to orphan in his custody and even to deadlock situation of his beloved spouse Vafa. But everything changes, when he himself causes Vafa's death. Now in the otherworld Abbas is craving to have back all the things that he couldn't protect in this world.

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Generational MemoryGenerational Memory · 2025
Generational Memory
2025
MovieHistoryDrama
In 1918, as in many other parts of Azerbaijan, Armenian armed groups committed genocide against Azerbaijanis in several villages of the Ismayilli region. It is regrettable that although certain studies have been conducted on the facts of genocide in other regions, this region has remained out of focus. The film creates a picture of the era through the generational memory of the local population, creating an idea of ​​​​the events that took place 107 years ago in the modern viewer. The leitmotif of the film is the thoughts of a veteran of the Patriotic War in 2020. He ponders the events that his ancestors once suffered. In this feature, the veteran, who remembers the location of the martyr's grave that his grandfather bequeathed to him in a dream, goes to visit that grave.

Grandfather

Me, Lala and Sherlock HolmesMe, Lala and Sherlock Holmes · 2024
Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes
★ 9.02024
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Murad, a seventh grader who has a rich imagination, is going on summer vacation again and, despite not wanting to, will spend the entire summer with his grandparents in the village. Murad makes friends with Lala and other village children. During his stay with his grandparents, Murad also shows interest in books. He starts reading those books one by one. Murad reads a book in each series and the hero of the book comes to life in his imagination, helping him solve his daily problems. While Murad was worried about spending the summer in the village in the first series, he gradually gets used to the beauties of village life and makes new friends here. In each series, Murad, together with Lala, is busy solving the strange and confusing events that happen in the village.

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