Taghiyev: Oil (2024)
August 1922. An American journalist, Jerry Thompson, travels to the Soviet Union and arrives in Azerbaijan. He visits the settlement of Mardakan in Baku. There, he meets an elderly man at a villa. Thompson can hardly believe what he hears. Standing before him is Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, a once-great oil producer, millionaire, and philanthropist who lost all his wealth after the establishment of Soviet rule. Haji recounts his life story to the guest, a journey that saw him rise from a humble mason to an influential oil industrialist.
Director: Zaur Gasimli
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 7, 2024
Cast
- Parviz Mammadrzayev - Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
- Gurban Ismailov - Old Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev
- Nofel Shahlaroglu
- Manaf Dadashov
- Elshan Rustamov
- Rovshan Mammadli
- Nurlan Mürsəlzadə - Ismayil Taghiev
- Yusif Qasımlı - Rajab Ali
Screenplay
- Ismayil Imanov (Screenplay)
- Asif Isgandarli (Screenplay)
- Zaur Gasimli (Screenplay)
Music: Etibar Əsədli
Cinematography: Vladimir Artemyev
Editing: Əsgər Rəhimov
Production: Baku Media Center, Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
Country: Azerbaijan
Language: Azərbaycan, Pусский
Original Language: az
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, oil industry, philanthropist, magnate
Trailer
Taghiyev: Oil TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Zaur Gasimli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taghiyev: Oil about?
- August 1922. An American journalist, Jerry Thompson, travels to the Soviet Union and arrives in Azerbaijan. He visits the settlement of Mardakan in Baku. There, he meets an elderly man at a villa. Thompson can hardly believe what he hears. Standing before him is Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, a once-great oil producer, millionaire, and philanthropist who lost all his wealth after the establishment of Soviet rule. Haji recounts his life story to the guest, a journey that saw him rise from a humble mason to an influential oil industrialist.
- Who directed Taghiyev: Oil?
- Taghiyev: Oil was directed by Zaur Gasimli.
- Who stars in Taghiyev: Oil?
- Taghiyev: Oil stars Parviz Mammadrzayev, Gurban Ismailov, Nofel Shahlaroglu, Manaf Dadashov, Elshan Rustamov, Rovshan Mammadli.
- How long is Taghiyev: Oil?
- Taghiyev: Oil has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Taghiyev: Oil?
- Taghiyev: Oil is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Taghiyev: Oil produced?
- Taghiyev: Oil was produced in Azerbaijan.
- What are the themes of Taghiyev: Oil?
- The themes of Taghiyev: Oil include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.