Amaliya Panahova
Acting
Biography
Amalia Alish kizi Panahova is a Soviet and Azerbaijani theater and film actress, teacher. Doctor of Art History, professor. People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR and the Armenian SSR (1985). She was born in Kirovabad, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR. In 1966, she graduated from the Baku Theater Institute. She was an actress at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater, and from 1992 until her death, she was the director of the Baku Municipal Theater. She played more than 300 roles in theater and cinema and staged about twenty performances as a director. She was a member of the Milli Majlis of the second convocation. She died in Baku. She was buried at the Gurd Gapysy cemetery in Baku.
Known For
It is an epic movie about an Azerbaijani martur-hero who revolted against the Arab invasion of the 7th century.
Babek
A young lawyer named Vakil Ahmed earned the nickname "The Oddball" for his honest and truthful words, as well as the purity of his soul. Many people in society give and receive bribes, including Vakil Ahmed, which causes him to lose his faith. Thanks to the worker Salim, Vakil Ahmed is released from prison.
The Strange Man
The film is about the music teacher who came to the village to teach the children.
The Music Teacher
Jan Vacek, a revolutionary of Czech origin, organizes the retreat of communist troops in Baku after the Bolshevik Revolution, following the fall of the local commune...
Fair Wind
The twin brothers Sachib and Garib are cheerful and funny boys. They tend to their small farm and take care of their mother and sister. But Garib is no longer satisfied with this "simple" life. He wants to achieve prestige and prosperity. One day, while working in the fields, he is surprised by a demon who promises him wealth, fame, honor, and power if Garib works for him. Garib succumbs to the temptation and accepts the offer. His task now is to impart his knowledge and skills to the cave dwellers, called jinn. At first, Garib feels comfortable and succeeds in transforming the underworld into a fertile and flourishing landscape. But Garib is increasingly tormented by his longing for his family back home.
Garib in the Land of Jinn
The film is about the khan of khans, the brave commander Javad Khan, who fought for his homeland against Russian troops led by Sisianov at the beginning of the 19th century, together with his sons, and died bravely.
Javad Khan
Young inspector investigates a murder in small town.
The Stab in the Back
After the story of same name of Ilyas Afandiyev. The film is about two young people's love.
Only You
Rasim, a young mechanic, meets Surayya and falls in love with her. But he is dragged into Shirmammad's wrongdoings; Shirmammad is Surayya's father and the leader of a gang of poachers. Realising his fault, Rasim tries to convince Surayya to stop trafficking in stolen fish. After a long period of reflection, Rasim becomes aware that he cannot go against his conscience, even for love's sake.
Why do You Remain Silent?
The movie reflects the ecological environment of Sumgayit. After the collapse of the Soviet power, the old problems of the "new era" still persist. Although it is not mentioned in the movie, the new generation of people living in this city, which is named as Sumgayit, especially near poisonous plants, are born crippled and sick. There is a wide range of symbolic expressions in the film and there are interesting dream scenes.
My White City
The movie almanac is dedicated to athletes. Three short stories ("Through the Mountain Forest", "The Top", The Force of Gravity") tell about mutual help, friendship, public duty and the formation of the character of a real person.
Who Do We Love More?
When his parents try to marry him to their neighbors' daughter, Ahmad runs away from home and his family try to find him.
Where is Ahmad?
After the novel of the same name of Vidadi Babanli. Rashid, a young man, fails the entrance exam to the Institute and started to live by independent life, about people round him.
The Life Tests Us
A story about ten years old Sona - a very talented young singer whose parents are not so happy about her singing.
I Compose a Song
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Xatirələr Sahili
The film is about the public prosecutor who fought against the criminality but was killed by them.
In the Name of the Law
The film is about village boy who became an enlisment officer and came back to Garabagh and fell in love with bey's daughter.
Wait for Me
After the novelette of the same name of Magsud Ibrahimbeyov.
Mesozoic Story
Mehriban's family is against their marriage. After a long struggle, the desperate couple decides to flee to Turkey together. After living in Turkey for a while, they return to Baku with one last hope. However, Mehriban's mother Malahat separates them again, and Sarkhan is beaten. Living in a psychological abyss, Sarkhan leaves the country and goes to work in Russia. After working for a year and a half, when he returns home, he receives news of Mehriban's death and decides to raise his daughter, who was left to him by Mehriban, on his own...