In the autumn of 1888, Baku is preparing for the visit of His Majesty Alexander III. Millionaire and member of the Baku City Duma, Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, is fighting for influence and status in society. The city mayor, Orlovsky, taking advantage of his position, seeks to seize the oil field of Teymurbekov, who has committed suicide. Meanwhile, Ismail, the eldest son of Haji, meets General’s daughter, Nurjahan Arablinskaya, and intends to marry her.
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Part of Taghiyev. The Tetralogy
4 films
Cast
14 people
Parviz Mammadrzayev
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Known for
Ali and Nino
Gurban Ismailov
Old Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
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The Truth of the Moment
Citizen A
Rasim Jafar
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Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes
The Swing of the Coffin Maker
Sanan Allaz
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İmtahan
When Darkness Falls
Elshan Rustamov
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The Scorpio Season
Microdistrict
Ismayil Kerimov
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44
The Scorpio Season
Rustam Jabrayilov
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Don Marleone
Qara Volqa
Zulfiyya Gurbanova
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Khojaly
Citizen A
Manaf Dadashov
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The Scorpio Season
Pomegranate Orchard
Vusal Haji Gadir
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Bölmə
Behind the Scenes: I've Been Here Alone
Eldar Baghirbeyov
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Yellow Bride
Down the River
Yuri Omelchenko
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The Truth of the Moment
The Wizard
Zaur Gasimli Director · Ismayil Imanov Screenplay Asif Isgandarli Screenplay
First release April 3, 2025 · Produced in Azerbaijan · Languages Azerbaijani, Russian
Production
Baku Media Center
Production
Heydar Aliyev Foundation
Production
Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
Production
Azerbaijan
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Tağıyev: Çar
Original language
Azerbaijani
Spoken on screen
Azerbaijani · Russian
Release dates
Azerbaijan · April 3, 2025
Theatrical · 12+
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