
Acting
Sayavush Aslan
Born — Died
1935-09-05 — 2013-06-27
Place of birth
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
Known for
Acting
Credits
35 titles
Sayavush Aslan (Azerbaijani: Səyavuş Aslan) was an Azerbaijani prominent cinema and theatrical actor, rewarded with Sheref Order and People’s artist of Azerbaijan Republic. One of the prominent member of Azerbaijan realistic artist movement Aslanov Sayavush Mammadaga oglu was born September 5, 1935 in Baku. He began his career as an amateur actor in theatrical circle. During the short time, he worked in troupe of musical comedy in 1954 and Guba Academic Drama Theatre. During long years, he was a leading actor of Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy. He worked as an artistic director in this theatre for a short period and was a skillful performer of several characters. He played more th…
Known for
NRGalyanali wants to marry Gamza because of her property and garden. Hamza is Gamza's ex-lover from whom she broke up. It turns out that Gamza marries Hamza, not Galyanali. Galyanali's trick doesn't work. She also has Hamza's name and taste...
The Name Is Yours, The Taste Is Mine
1980
NRPerformed by the Azerbaijan State Musical Comedy Theater in 1983.
Hijran
1983
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
8.5Film is about conflicts between neighbours and a celebration of love.
Romeo, My Neighbour
1964
6.0When 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?
1964
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
Film credits
2010s · 1 titles
2000s · 6 titles
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
NRThe film is based on the play of the same name by Mirza Fatali Akhundov, the founder of Azerbaijani dramaturgy.
Haji Kara
2002
NRJafar, a bank employee who receives invitations to five weddings and is looking at his salary, is left in a desperate situation. The only reason is money again. Finally, an earthquake saves Jafar from these weddings. The film criticizes our unnecessary customs and traditions at weddings and funerals. Also, while watching the film, the proverb "Extend your leg according to your blanket" comes to mind.
Invitation
2003
Based on the play and prepared for the Azerbaijani television in 2001.
I Am Your Uncle
2001
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
Zeynal marries a woman he considers wealthy - Naiba. However, things do not go as he expected and unexpected events happen to Zeynal.
Be Human! 3
2007
1990s · 8 titles
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
NRThe mother-in-law, who has been neglected for a long time, decides to play a trick on her son-in-law and daughters and teach them a lesson. But this trick costs everyone dearly.
"Qayınana" əməliyyatı
1999
NRThe film is about fellows spending time on the shore and about some events.
Don't Step in-He'll Kill You
1991
NRPolitical farce. Soviet power is compared to a symbolic "Red Train" without a steering wheel bringing happiness to people.
The Red Train
1993
NRThe 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
1994
NRThe events in the television play unfold in and around one of the departments operating under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. Thus, the events unfold with the appointment of a new inspector to the department. The fact that the new employee is a compatriot of the head is considered a source of hope for the difficult fate of the department, but the fact that the inspector performs his work honestly and does not prioritize the issue of "compatriot" over loyal service to the state upsets the plans of the department's management.
Həmyerlilər
1998
NRNepotistic Gafar again takes action and investigates and learns that another relative, a man named Feyzulla, lives in the United States. Feyzulla writes a reply letter to Gafar, informing him that he will soon come to Baku. Gafar again gathers his old relatives together and opens the matter. At the same time, things get a little complicated when containers belonging to an American named Mr. Feyz arrive in Baku. Maybe Mr. Feyz is Feyzulla himself?...
The Man with Green Glasses 2
1999
9.0The film addresses universal issues, urging people to stay vigilant, distinguish good from evil, truth from falsehood, and to view life with open eyes.
Hello from the Other World
1991
1980s · 15 titles
NRGalyanali wants to marry Gamza because of her property and garden. Hamza is Gamza's ex-lover from whom she broke up. It turns out that Gamza marries Hamza, not Galyanali. Galyanali's trick doesn't work. She also has Hamza's name and taste...
The Name Is Yours, The Taste Is Mine
1980
NRPerformed by the Azerbaijan State Musical Comedy Theater in 1983.
Hijran
1983
NRThe postman delivers a package with a dragon's head to Kazim who watches Alfred Hitchcock's films, to Zahra who reads fortunes with a computer, to Gariba who makes toys, to director Jahangir, to police chief Seifullah, and calls each of them to come to the address mentioned in the letter with the dragon's head. Those who arrive at the address called along with the dragon's head realize that the "postman", is actually their relative, who has gathered together guests who have not seen each other for a long time.
The Man with Green Glasses
1987
8.5The talented teacher Shams arrives in a remote mountain village. He manages not only to establish a normal educational process at the school, but also to have a tremendous moral influence on the students.
Yellow Leaves in Summer
1986
5.2Film about growing up in a small village in Azerbaijan.
The Window of Sadness
1986
NRThe events of the film take place in a remote mountain village. The film touches on an eternal theme - the problem of fathers and sons. It talks about the formation and maturation of the consciousness of adolescents under the dictates of the elders.
Autumn Leaves of Summer Days
1986
NROn one of the dull ordinary days of people’s lives, the heroes of the film search for and find a way out of the situation. How does this happen?
It Must Be So
1982
6.3Being unable to shoot a film about Azerbaijani wedding customs, hopeless director decide to make a film about real wedding event. Though the stubborn father of bride resists approval the plan.
The Kidnapping of Groom
1985
4.8A young craftsman Shamil lives in a small town. Everyone respects him for his good hat-making skills and his kind and cheerful disposition. He falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy merchant, Kamyab, and she loves him back. But the father doesn’t want his daughter to marry a poor man. Shamil’s friends help him kidnap the girl. However, the friends betray Shamil for the sake of money and the operation fails.
I Want to Get Married
1984
NRIn the film-play, events get tangled as a result of the lovers' miscommunication. Although the dramaturgical contradictions of the work are formed by various attitudes towards folk customs such as engagement and wedding, the play focuses on the contradictions of the characters, not the events.
Evləri köndələn yar
1982
6.0The movie is based on Azerbaijani folk tale "Malikmammad and the Three Princes".
Painful Roads
1982
NRNazim, a visionary and a dreamer, accidentally finds himself in a cave, where he meets an old woman who has seven sons. Nazim lied to them that he was an excellent student at school and they decided to check him out. And no matter what the boy did, no matter what he said, the "magic lantern" pointed out all his lies…
Magic Lantern
1987
4.7After learning that his daughter is in love with a truck driver, corrupt Housing Office director tries to make use of his service in a last smuggle operation, then break his promise and marry her to someone else. This comedy is mainly about the dark sides of the Soviet bureucracy.
The Road Story
1981
NRThe film is about the music teacher who came to the village to teach the children.
The Music Teacher
1983
8.0The events in the film take place in one of the modern cities. The editor-in-chief Rustam Agayev (Egit Iskenderov) finds an ancient lamp placed in the jaw. For the talented but poor character Rustam, this lamp shatters the sky. With the help of jinn, the young man suceeds: his play is made on anchor; his girlfriend, Maya (Natalia Tagiyeva), agrees to marry him, and the bar is in the apartment. But Rustam wants to achieve everything. When the jinn throws away his "owner," he unveils the secret: a person must believe in his own power, and there must be a strong desire to create miracles.
The Jinn in Microdistrict
1986
1970s · 2 titles
NRThe film is dedicated to the outstanding artist, People's Artist of the Azerbaijani Republic Nasiba Zeynalova, and her rich creative path.
Aktrisanın təbəssümü
1974
NRThe poet Habib is writing a poem about the Uzbek steppe. But his creativity is hindered by conflicts at work and at home.
Four Seasons
1976
1960s · 3 titles
8.5Film is about conflicts between neighbours and a celebration of love.
Romeo, My Neighbour
1964
6.0When 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?
1964
3.8The film is about of village life. After the same name operetta musical comedy.
Ulduz
1964

