
Acting
Yashar Nuri
Born 1951-09-03 · Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
Yashar Nuri (Azerbaijani: Yaşar Nuri) was an Azerbaijani film, television and theater actor and a member of the Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre. He appeared in more than fifty Azeri and Soviet era films, as well as more than 100 television and stage roles. On the stage first came out at the age of 11, playing the role of Tapdyga in the play "Whose wedding is this?" At the Azerbaijan State Theater of Musical Comedy. While studying at school, he was a leading child and youth programmer, participated in drama circles. In 1968 he graduated from secondary school No. 173 in Baku and entered the faculty of film acting of the Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts for the course of famous teachers Rza Tahmasib and Aliheydar Alakbarov. During his studies he played roles in several productions, including "Sevil" (Balash), "Wedding" (Salmanov), "Guilty Without Guilt" (Neznamov), etc. In 1972, after graduating from the institute, he served in the army for a year and, having returned, worked as an actor in the educational theater of the Institute. In 1974, at the invitation of the chief director of the Academic National Drama Theater, he was accepted into the acting company of the collective. From the very first days of work he took part in many theater productions. In 1975, the actor married Rakhime khanum, his wife was a doctor. From marriage has two daughters (Ulkar, Ulviyya). He was also known as a movie actor. Nuri starred in about 50 feature films and more than 100 television productions. Many of the television dramas in which he starred in the main role, entered the gold fund of Azerbaijani television. Among them, "When Roads Meet", "Life Paths", "Houses Along", "The Disturbed Piano", "In the train" and others. The actor has played memorable roles in the well-known films"The Kidnapping of Fiance", "Bastard", "Check", "The Road Story". In addition to the theater, Yashar Nuri collaborated with radio. He was a participant in many humorous radio programs ("Good Morning", "Evening of Laughter"). In the film studio "Azerbaijanfilm" he voiced many local films and dubbed foreign films. Y. Nuri was also the director of a number of films and performances. He was the director of the movie "Thank you" (Спасибо). Y. Nuri's jubilees are always held solemnly. In 1981, in the 30-year anniversary of Y. Nuri, he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR for the first time. In 1991, for his role in the film "Bastard" received a state award. In 1996, for the 45th birthday of the actor, in 2001, for the 50th anniversary, feature films "Yashar of Our Scene" ("Səhnəmizin Yaşarı"), "Yashar is whom he is" (Yaşar olduğu kimi) were made. In 2011, the 60th anniversary of Yashar Nuri was solemnly celebrated at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater. In 1989, he was named a People's Artist of Azerbaijan, as the country was part of the Soviet Union at the time, and awarded the Shohrat Order. Yashar Nuri passed away on the morning of November 22, 2012 in Baku.
Acting credits
5.8Made in the tragic comedy genre, this film is about the dysfunctional Soviet management system in Azerbaijan SSR at the end of 1980s and about the decadence and corruption of the Soviet bureaucracy.
The Joke
1990
NRThe film follows the news of the illness of the institute's department head, Professor Abdulla, spreading throughout the institute with lightning speed. Shamil, who hears from Dr. Mamish that his condition is absolutely critical, begins to prepare an obituary for Professor Abdulla, and even appeals to other officials to have himself appointed to his position.
Obituary
2001
NRDue to the difficult financial situation in the circus, magician Zaman is demoted to a part-time role, while his beautiful assistant Atlaz is laid off. To show the circus director the difficulty of being a part-timer for a day, Zaman uses a magic trick to "divide" him in two.
Part-time
1995
3.0The classic story about a musicians from Bremen is told in not so classical way.
The Musicians from Bremen
2000
8.3A journalist is investigating a group of poachers who are illegally selling the huge amounts of fish
The Devil under the Windshield
1988
The teacher, who has the idea of getting married, cannot fulfill his wish due to poverty. In the end, he decides to make a belt from Soviet flags and earn money.
Thank You
1998
5.0A young man tells the dream he had about running away with the daughter of chief of police to his grandma. People spread and exaggerate rumors as if it was a real story until it reaches to the chief himself.
The Dream
2001
7.0Suraya, a young milkmaid from a remote mountain village, is searching for her fiancé Seifetdin in the city. She learns that he has long been married and has a son who lives with his elderly, sick grandfather, as Seifetdin is serving a sentence for hooliganism. Surya takes the boy to the village to care for him, but then Seifetdin's wife shows up...
Surayya
1987
NRAfter many years of effort and patience, she failed to save her family. She watched with pain as her husband, an architect by training, was ruining his life with idleness and melancholy. Unable to bear the boredom of life together, she leaves home...
The Basement
1990
NRThe events take place in the train. Some passengers show great respect for Mr. Dadashov, but who is Mr. Dadashov?
In the Train
1981
8.5In capital city Baku, eminent editor Yusef Abranov and director Mehmet are determined to get their latest movie made by any means necessary, after being shut down by the bankrupt national studio. Following various schemes, the only way left to raise the cash is to marry off Yusef’s son to the daughter of the rich guy who’s bought Yusef’s bizarre, mirror-filled house.
National Bomb
2004
3.7After the novelette of the same name of Magsud Ibrahimbeyov.
Mesozoic Story
1976
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Here And There
1987
NRStory of a painter hiding in the attic claiming to be French and refusing to speak Azerbaijani even with his family. To return him to his roots, his family and in-laws try different methods.
The Frenchman
1995
10.0While looking for a job, a group of people end up in a private residence where they are forced to become dogs.
Beast
1994
5.1This lyrical psychological film is about true friendship. The characters in the film are contemporaries in of late 1970s Azerbaijan SSR with differing visions of the world, yet sharing true and lasting friendship.
The Birthday Party
1977
4.0Mrs. Leyli intends to marry a younger person. But since that person is already married and hides it at the first meeting, their love does not happen.
Be Human!
2005
NRThe events take place in and around the families of former officials. Thus, when the former minister, the former chief, the former manager get drunk, they first fall into a sea of grief, then forget that they have lost their positions, in short, a situation arises that cannot be avoided by ridicule.
The Formers
1999
5.3Film about growing up in a small village in Azerbaijan.
The Window of Sadness
1986
5.2The historical film about Azerbaijan composer Uzeyir Hadjibeyov's life.
Uzeyir's Life
1981
NRElchin's appointment as the deputy director of the institute causes events to be controlled mechanically and by invisible forces, presenting the character of Vasif, who was mentioned only in name in the first part, in a new context. Returning to the institute, Elchin meets Gulnar again, and rumors are intertwined again.
Bağışla
1983
NRAfter fulfilling his duty in Afghan War, Zaur returns to his home Baku. He is trying to clarify the truth when he heard that his father was arrested.
The Diversion
1989
4.3The block's residents get a message from Tofig who has been hiding in Moscow saying that he is in trouble. They leave for Moscow to rescue him.
Neighborhood 2 - In Moscow
2004
The main character of the film, Asiman, faces difficulties and strange events in his life. While trying to cope with these events with his friend Isabala, they encounter a series of funny and interesting adventures.
Why
2010