"Buta" is the story of a lonely 7-year old boy (named Buta), who lives in a mountain village with his grandmother. He is befriended by an old man, a liquid soap merchant who once loved (and lost) Buta's grandmother. The old man's friendship and wise advice helps Buta to overcome his difficulties in life. Buta's grandmother, in the meantime, is weaving a special carpet in memory of Buta's mother. The carpet features a special pattern (also called "Buta"), which represents love. The boy is inspired by his grandmother's work, and decides to make his own "buta" made of rocks and stones, high on the top of the mountain...
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Rafig Azimov
Grandfather
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Tofig Aliyev
Buta
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Elnur Karimov
Manager
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Additional Effect
Laman Nabiyeva
Arzu Isayeva
Mirmohsun Mirzayev
Bahadur Safiyev
Kimyakhanim Dashdiyeva
Grandmother
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Suleyman Najafov
Villager
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Elnur Hüseynov
Manager (voice)
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Ilgar Najaf Director · Ramiz Fataliyev Screenplay Georgi Beridze Cinematographer
First release March 11, 2011 · Produced in Azerbaijan · Production Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture, Azerbaijanfilm
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Buta Film
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Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
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Azerbaijanfilm
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Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijani
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Azerbaijani
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Azerbaijan · March 11, 2011
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