
Acting
Sanan Allaz
Born 1987-11-09 · Tiflis, Georgian SSR, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR [now Republic of Georgia]
Acting credits
NRThe film tells the story of the life of the Azerbaijani saint Seyid Yahya, who lived in the 14th century.
Xəlvətdə qalmış müdrik
2014
NRIn 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.
Taghiyev: The Tsar
2025
NRThe film tells the love story of two young people - Azerbaijani Ghafar and Georgian girl Leyla - who lost their lands, loved ones and homes in the war. Ghafar is mistakenly taken to Georgia together with the kiosk. When he wants to buy back his kiosk, he meets Leyla, a Georgian girl who is homeless like him. The film is dedicated to all people who lost their homes in wars. The film was shot in Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Eviniz Abad
2018
NRIn May 1896, Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev was still strong and enterprising, but he openly felt bored spending the warm season at his summer house in Mardakan. Haji wanted a family. He decided to propose to Sona Arablinskaya, the younger sister of Nurjahan Arablinskaya, Ismail’s wife. Haji’s plan caused bewilderment among the Arablinsky family and angered Ismail. Yet Haji succeeded —Sona herself agreed, her parents gave in, but the marriage between Haji and Sona destroyed the relationship between Haji and Ismail.
Taghiyev III: Sona
2025
The plot of the film is built around a complex crime. As the main character investigates the events, each piece of evidence leads him not to the truth, but to false clues. Who is friend, who is enemy?
Mr. Prosecutor
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5.0The film revolves around the tragic events of 1992, where a maniac in the forest brutally murders nine individuals, with only one girl managing to survive. Set 24 years later, the story revisits these haunting events, exploring the eternal battle between good and evil while delving into the psychological impact of past traumas on human lives.
When Darkness Falls
2016
NRAugust 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.
Taghiyev: School
2026
NRJournalist Mubariz, who is threatened by a businessman, should not write an article, or else he will lose his family. How will Mubariz get out of this situation?
Be a Man
2019
NRThe film tells about three childhood friends. Friends rent a house for their girlfriend who flew from America. Although the house looks ordinary, strange things start happening in the neighborhood. Once, on the birthday of one of the friends, many things become known. The main events occur after the birthday.
Güc sahibi
2018