Taghiyev: School

Taghiyev: School

2026 · 105 min · History, Drama

August 1922. Jerry Thompson, filled with respect, prepares to hear Haji’s story. May 1901. Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev works on opening the first school for Muslim girls in Baku, with support from his wife Sona. Cleric Akhund Abu Ziyad opposes the idea, sparking public debate. Reformers — Hasan bey Zardabi, Alimardan bey Topchibashev, Ahmed bey Agaev, and progressive clergy led by Mirza Abuturab — support education. The conflict escalates to attacks on teachers. Haji changes strategy and sends a representative abroad. He returns with approvals from major Islamic centers, confirming girls’ right to education. Victory is Haji’s. In October 1901, the school opens.

Directed by Zaur Gasimli · Written by Ismail Iman

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Parviz Mammadrzayev Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Gurban Ismailov Old Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Rasim Jafar Musa Naghiyev
Elshan Rustamov Sahib
Natavan Haciyeva Zeyneb
Manaf Dadashov Abu-Ziyad
Vusal Haji Gadir Kazim
Fəridə Qurbanova Sona Taghiyeva
Rustam Jabrayilov
Sanan Allaz
Vusal Haji Gadir
Jeyhun Mammadov

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