The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party

1977 · 71 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Family

This lyrical psychological film is about true friendship. The characters in the film are contemporaries in of late 1970s Azerbaijan SSR with differing visions of the world, yet sharing true and lasting friendship.

Directed by Rasim Ojagov · Written by Rustam Ibragimbekov

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