Taghiyev: School
8.8
August 1922. Jerry Thompson, filled with respect, prepares to hear Haji’s story. May 1901. Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev works on opening the first school for Muslim girls in Baku, with support from his wife Sona. Cleric Akhund Abu Ziyad opposes the idea, sparking public debate. Reformers — Hasan bey Zardabi, Alimardan bey Topchibashev, Ahmed bey Agaev, and progressive clergy led by Mirza Abuturab — support education. The conflict escalates to attacks on teachers. Haji changes strategy and sends a representative abroad. He returns with approvals from major Islamic centers, confirming girls’ right to education. Victory is Haji’s. In October 1901, the school opens.
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Part of Taghiyev. The Tetralogy
4 films
Cast
11 people
Parviz Mammadrzayev
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
Known for
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Old Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
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Rasim Jafar
Musa Naghiyev
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Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes
The Swing of the Coffin Maker
Elshan Rustamov
Sahib
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The Scorpio Season
Microdistrict
Natavan Haciyeva
Zeyneb
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İmtahan
Melody of Space
Manaf Dadashov
Abu-Ziyad
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The Scorpio Season
Pomegranate Orchard
Vusal Haji Gadir
Kazim
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Bölmə
Behind the Scenes: I've Been Here Alone
Fəridə Qurbanova
Sona Taghiyeva
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Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes
Bir Qadın
Rustam Jabrayilov
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Don Marleone
Qara Volqa
Sanan Allaz
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İmtahan
When Darkness Falls
Jeyhun Mammadov
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Bölmə
Microdistrict
Zaur Gasimli Director · Asif Isgandarli Screenplay Ismail Iman Screenplay
First release April 30, 2026 · 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: Məktəb
Original language
Azerbaijani
Spoken on screen
Azerbaijani · Russian
Release dates
Azerbaijan · April 30, 2026
Theatrical · 12+
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