Garib in the Land of Jinn (1977)
The twin brothers Sachib and Garib are cheerful and funny boys. They tend to their small farm and take care of their mother and sister. But Garib is no longer satisfied with this "simple" life. He wants to achieve prestige and prosperity. One day, while working in the fields, he is surprised by a demon who promises him wealth, fame, honor, and power if Garib works for him. Garib succumbs to the temptation and accepts the offer. His task now is to impart his knowledge and skills to the cave dwellers, called jinn. At first, Garib feels comfortable and succeeds in transforming the underworld into a fertile and flourishing landscape. But Garib is increasingly tormented by his longing for his family back home.
Cast
- Bakhtiyar Khanizadeh - Garib / Sahib
- Mukhtar Maniyev - Akshad
- Amaliya Panahova - Zarri
- Hamlet Khanizadeh - Raki
- Gulnara Afandiyeva - Zarangiz
- Firangiz Sharifova - Tukaz
- Alasgar Mammadoglu - Asra
- Mubariz Alikhanoghlu - Kasra
- Ahmad Ahmadov - Rigdas
- Gunduz Abbasov - Iblis
Screenplay
- Hikmat Ziya (Screenplay)
- Isa Huseynov (Script Editor)
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale, film parable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Garib in the Land of Jinn about?
- The twin brothers Sachib and Garib are cheerful and funny boys. They tend to their small farm and take care of their mother and sister. But Garib is no longer satisfied with this "simple" life. He wants to achieve prestige and prosperity. One day, while working in the fields, he is surprised by a demon who promises him wealth, fame, honor, and power if Garib works for him. Garib succumbs to the temptation and accepts the offer. His task now is to impart his knowledge and skills to the cave dwellers, called jinn. At first, Garib feels comfortable and succeeds in transforming the underworld into a fertile and flourishing landscape. But Garib is increasingly tormented by his longing for his family back home.
- Who directed Garib in the Land of Jinn?
- Garib in the Land of Jinn was directed by Alisattar Atakishiyev.
- Who stars in Garib in the Land of Jinn?
- Garib in the Land of Jinn stars Bakhtiyar Khanizadeh, Mukhtar Maniyev, Amaliya Panahova, Hamlet Khanizadeh, Gulnara Afandiyeva, Firangiz Sharifova.
- How long is Garib in the Land of Jinn?
- Garib in the Land of Jinn has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Garib in the Land of Jinn?
- Garib in the Land of Jinn is a Fantasy, Family, Adventure film.
- Where was Garib in the Land of Jinn produced?
- Garib in the Land of Jinn was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Garib in the Land of Jinn?
- The themes of Garib in the Land of Jinn include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.