
Acting
Sayavush Aslan
Born 1935-09-05 · Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR
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 than hundred roles in TV show. He was rewarded Honoured Artist in 1974, and People Artist in 1982 according to his efficient performances in cinema and theatre. He was also pensioner of President and was rewarded "Sheref" Order June 25, 2013.
Acting credits
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
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 film is based on the play of the same name by Mirza Fatali Akhundov, the founder of Azerbaijani dramaturgy.
Haji Kara
2002
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
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
5.3Film about growing up in a small village in Azerbaijan.
The Window of Sadness
1986
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
NRPerformed by the Azerbaijan State Musical Comedy Theater in 1983.
Hijran
1983
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
NRThe film is about fellows spending time on the shore and about some events.
Don't Step in-He'll Kill You
1991
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
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
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
Based on the play and prepared for the Azerbaijani television in 2001.
I Am Your Uncle
2001
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
NRThis film follows the events of the first film 28 years later.
Evləri göydələn yar
2010
NRPolitical farce. Soviet power is compared to a symbolic "Red Train" without a steering wheel bringing happiness to people.
The Red Train
1993
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
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
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
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
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
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
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