Yusif Sheykhov
Writing
Biography
Yusif Mansur oghlu Sheykhov (b. February 2, 1951) — Azerbaijani screenwriter, Honored Cultural Worker of Azerbaijan (2000), sector manager of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2018-2021, he worked as a senior specialist at the State Film Fund. Yusif Sheykhov was born on February 2, 1951 in Baku. He graduated from high school number 23 here. He studied at the Petrochemical Institute for two years (1969-1970), and at the Directing faculty of the Art Institute in 1970-1975. When Yusif Sheykhov was famous at the age of 13, he played the role of a pioneer Eldar in the movie Sehrli khalat. Later, he worked at the "Azerbaijanfilm" film studio, and in 1979-1985, he worked in various positions at the State Cinematography Committee. In 1985-1989, he worked as the manager of "Azerkinoprokat" department. In 1990-2001, he worked as the deputy general director of "Azerkinovideo" union. His love for cinema started from his childhood - after he appeared in an episodic role in the film "I will dance" and one of the main roles in the film "The Magic Robe". He is the screenwriter of several documentaries ("Gobustan", "Portrait. Tokay Mammadov", "Prayer", etc.), animation ("Golden", "Dog Exhibition"), as well as the feature film "The Future Left Behind". He wrote stories for "Mozalan" film magazine: "Tawba", "Halal" and others. On December 18, 2000, he was awarded the honorary title of Honored Cultural Worker of Azerbaijan for his services to the development of Azerbaijani cinematography.
Known For
A classic and at the same time unrealistic and phantasmagoric love story with betrayal and hatred. A woman's ruthless hatred of her husband suddenly starts to surface in the programs of the TV channel she has co-founded with her husband.
Black & White Nights
An Azerbaijanian veteran of battle for Brest fortress takes gun again 50 years later - to defend Nagorny Karabakh from Armenians.
Incomplete Memories
The movie describes the last remaining years of the great Azerbaijani poet, Huseyn Javid who was the victim of 1937-1938 USSR repression.
Cavid ömrü
After the novelette of the same name of Anar. The film is about an actor's life and work.
Dante's Anniversary
The anthology consists of 4 short feature films: "Postscriptum", "His Father", "The Gift" and "The Black Garden".
The 40th Parallel
In the second half of the 20th century, a class of students prepare for the 40th anniversary of the Pioneer Organization in the old palace of Shah. Events unfold when the famous magician Io-Kio presents the magic gown that will throw a group of students into the future.
The Magic Gown
The film tells the story of a singer who is devoted to his friends and attached to the stage, valuing this more than his talent, vocal skills, and training in opera from professionals.
The Unfinished Song
“Urban Motives 4.1” is an anthology film consists of 5 short movies by 5 Azerbaijani directors. The first, by Anar Abbasov, is about a relationship between a man and women who live next door; second, by Ru Hasanov, is about a life of a musician who is different from others with his mentality; third, by Teymur Ismayilov, tells a story of a young worker who has his own dreams; fourth, by Jafar Akhundzade, is about traumas caused by war; and the last one, by Vugar Islamzadeh, is a story about a criminal group and an officer who wants to take revenge.
Urban Motives 4.1
Samad is a 14-year-old boy, living in a refugee camp in Imishli. After blacking out in the forest, he finds himself in the midst of the Nagorno-Karabakh War that happened ten years ago.
Future Left Behind
Umid, the internally displaced person (IDP) due to War, loses the set of keys belonging to his house which is currently under occupation. The keys represent the last hope to come back to his house, so Umid still hopes he will be back one day but the accident bears a strong symbolic meaning to him. He interprets it as losing the last hope.
The Key
The film is about the friendship between an old nail and a jack. Although they are old, they are able to renew themselves. By repairing an old clock, a jack and a nail cement their friendship forever.