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Yuriy Sardarov was born on 28 January 1988 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is an actor and producer, known for Argo (2012), The Double (2011) and The Ides of March (2011).- Actress
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Nesrin Cavadzade was born in Baku. At the age of 11 she moved to Istanbul with her family. Majored in Cinema and Television at Marmara University, Nesrin directed five short films during her university years. She later decided to be in front of cameras. Focusing entirely on acting, she took acting classes for 4 years. With her first leading role in "Dilber's Eight Days" she received awards as Best Actress at several different film festivals. Taking part in "To Better Days", Nesrin received several awards including the prestigious Golden Orange. With her performance at The Lamb she won her second Golden Orange award and won critical acclaim. Nesrin played a part in a well-known American TV thriller called Legends 2015. In 2017, she acted in a Fox TV series namely "Our Story" for three consecutive seasons. She also appeared in Spanish Movie "El Desentierro" in 2018. The next year, Nesrin became the iconic femme fatale Shahika in another Fox TV series "Forbidden Fruit" and won again critical acclaim. In January 2020, she was the leading actress at the movie "Love Like Coincidences 2" by also contributing the movie and its soundtrack with her vocal performance. The same year she also acted in a Netflix series "Ethos" directed by Berkun Oya, as well as in an independent film Cemil Show both of which will be released in 2020.- Actor
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Vladimir Menshov was a Russian director and actor, noted for his depiction of the Russian everyman and working class life in his films. Born on September, 17, 1937 in Baku (then USSR, now the territory of Azerbaijan), like many Russian directors and actors Menshov studied at the state film school VGIK. Although his filmography as an actor is superior to that as director (actually confined to only five movies), he will be remembered most of all for his second film as director, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1980), one of the most popular and beloved films in Russia, starring his wife Vera Alentova. The film brought him international recognition and the Oscar for the Best Foreign Film. Menshov did not attend the Academy Awards ceremony personally because he could not leave the country due to some problems of political nature, and the prize statuette was accepted by the USSR Commissioner to the U.S. The film itself is a moving story of three girlfriends who arrive in Moscow in search for a better life. A great melodrama in the first place, on a close analysis, the film can be seen as a biography of a whole generation since in the late 1970s, young people who abandoned their provincial towns with no opportunities for good jobs and strove to settle in the Russian capital.
In 1999, the 20th anniversary of the film's original release was celebrated at a series of events around Russia. Another film, an immensely popular comedy of manners Love and Doves (1985), was about a rural farmer peasant falling in love with a glamor urban lady. It ensured that his career continued to glitter. In the decade that followed he refrained from directing and in his rare interviews was very critical of the cinema industry. In 1995 he made Shirli-myrli (1995) - a very long extravaganza satirizing practically every aspect of cultural and political life in Russia. The film showed that these "off the job" years had not affected his talent. Zavist bogov (2000) - a nostalgic drama - demonstrated his longing for the Soviet era life style. Although criticized by some for "being too simple", Menshov was affectionately loved by ordinary cinema-goers who saw him as one of a very few directors capable of creating a perfect comedy or drama out of a down-to-earth situation.- Melahat Abbasova was born on 8 July 1966 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. She is an actress, known for Seddülbahir 32 Saat (2016), Esaret (2022) and 1001 Nights (2006).
- Olga Lerman was born on 25 March 1988 in Baku, USSR. She is an actress, known for Etyudy o svobode (2018), Odinok po kontraktu (2014) and Wonderland (2016).
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Tural Manafov is a versatile actor with a BA in Acting from the New York Film Academy and a BA in International Relations from Baku State University. He's known for his roles in "The Blacklist" and "Bull." Tural's experience extends beyond acting; he's directed, produced, and acted in award-winning short films. With a background in professional water polo, representing Azerbaijan at the Olympics, Tural brings discipline, teamwork, and a unique perspective to his roles, adding depth and authenticity to his performances.- Director
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Azer Guliev was born on 25 August 1997 in Azerbaijan, Baku. He is a director and writer, known for Pa-Pa (2017), Heartbreath (2021) and Sanki Yoxsan (2024).- Nail Gurbanov is a 18-year-old multi-talented artist from Azerbaijan, based in Los Angeles, California. He is an actor, singer, and violinist, fluent in Azerbaijani, Russian, English, and Turkish.
With a decade of experience in acting and a passion for the performing arts, Nail has captivated audiences with his remarkable performances. As a soloist singer, he has showcased his impressive vocal abilities in concerts across Eastern Europe and the USA.
Nail's talent and dedication have been evident throughout his artistic journey. From his early beginnings in Baku to pursuing his dreams in Los Angeles, he continues to enhance his skills as an actor, singer, and violinist, leaving a lasting impression on those who witness his talent.
With a diverse range of talents and a commitment to his work, Nail aspires to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry as he continues to pursue his artistic goals. - Additional Crew
Garry Kasparov was born on 13 April 1963 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is known for The Queen's Gambit (2020), Game Over (2003) and Le journal de 20 heures (1956).- Leyla Basak was born on 1 April 1985 in Baku, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. She is an actress, known for Aci Hayat (2005), Sila (2006) and Patlak Sokaklar: Gerzomat (2012).
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- Soundtrack
Sergo Zakariadze was born on 1 July 1909 in Baku, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire [now Azerbaijan]. He was an actor, known for Waterloo (1970), Father of a Soldier (1964) and Giorgi Saakadze (1942). He died on 13 April 1971 in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, USSR [now Republic of Georgia].- Ilham Aliyev was born on 24 December 1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He has been married to Mehriban Aliyeva since 22 December 1983. They have three children.
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Hilal Baydarov is a writer/director from Baku, Azerbaijan. During his high school years, he won the national championships in mathematics twice in 2004 and 2005. In 2011, he lead the Azerbaijani team at the informatics olympiad. After a master in computer sciences, he studied at the Sarajevo Film Academy under Béla Tarr before going on to make his trilogy of documentaries set in Katech Azerbaijan: WHEN THE PERSIMMONS GREW (2019) which won the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Documentary at the Sarajevo and the Interreligious Award and Special Jury Mention at Visions du réel; MOTHER AND SON (2019) premiered in the main competition at IDFA and NAILS IN MY BRAIN (2020) at Cinema du réel. After that, he made IN BETWEEN DYING (2020) premiered in Venice Main Competition, and CRANE LANTERN (2021) in TOKYO IFF. Then, he started to work on the WAR TALES trilogy and the first film SERMON TO THE FISH (2022) premiered in Locarno Competition.- Director
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- Animation Department
Robert Sahakyants was born on 30 August 1950 in Baku, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was a director and writer, known for Yellow SubmarYAN (2002), Wow, a Talking Fish! (1983) and Ish ty, maslenitsa! (1985). He died on 24 September 2009 in Yerevan, Armenia.- Aysel was born in the Azerbaijani capital Baku, the youngest of the three daughters of a journalist and a university professor. She is a descendant of the nineteenth-century Azerbaijani publicist Hasan bey Zardabi. Her grandmother on her mother's side was half-Russian, half-Ukrainian. Aysel started to sing at the age of four and the piano became her passion since childhood. Aysel graduated from the Intellect Lyceum in Baku and attended Texas High School (Texarkana, Texas) in 2005-2006. Within days of her arrival in the United States, she signed up for the local choir and began training for young vocalists competitions. While in the U.S., Aysel won three gold medals at contests held in the Southern Arkansas University and in the University of Texas at Austin. In 2005, she participated in Season 4 of the national song contest Yeni Ulduz ("New Star"). As of January 2009, Teymurzadeh was majoring in International Relations at the Azerbaijan University of Languages. -[Wikipedia]-
- Oleg Savkin was born on 2 June 1965 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is an actor, known for Chudo v krayu zabuttya (1991), Legacy of Lies (2020) and Venchaniye so smertyu (1992).
- Irina Azer was born on 18 September 1949 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. She is an actress, known for Akvanavty (1980), Gorozhane (1976) and Krepost (1979).
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Zecharia Sitchin was born on 11 July 1920 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was a writer, known for Quando gli dei crearono l'uomo (2019), Are We Alone? (1992) and Tmár a jeho rod aneb Slzavé údolí pyramid (2011). He died on 9 October 2010 in New York City, New York, USA.- Actor
- Producer
Cihangir Gaffari was born on 10 September 1940 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR. He is an actor and producer, known for Bloodsport (1988), Dick Turpin (1974) and The Demons (1973).- Actor
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Sergey Gazarov graduated in 1980 from GITIS - The Russian University of Theatrical Arts named after Lunacharsky, the actor department (art workshop of Oleg Tabakov). While studying he actively participated in the foundation of the legendary Moscow Theater Studio "Tabakerka" under the guidance of Oleg Tabakov. After graduating Sergey Gazarov was invited to the Moscow State Theatre "Sovremennik". Numerous roles in the plays of world famous writers such as Shakespeare, Moliere, Olby, Saltykov-Shedrin, Ostrovsky, Bulgakov, Gogol and others brought recognition and acceptance among the public and the critics. For many years there were no single play where he wouldn't have performed the main part. Cinema and theater have uniquely intervened in his career of an actor and director. In 1990 he debuted as a film director with the movie «Crazy». The movie won the Grand-Prix Award of the Young European Filmmakers Festival in Angers (France). In 1991 he founded a movie company «Nikita And Pyotr». In 1991 he staged the play «The Government Inspector» («Revizor») in Oleg Tabakov Theatre-Studio that won the Union Of Theatrical Workers' Prize for the best director's debut of the year. In 1993 he shot a TV version of a philosophical parable «Helen & The Navigator» awarded the best TV film of the year. In 1996 he produced and directed the movie «The Government Inspector» («Revizor») co-production of «Nikita and Pyotr» and «Most-Group Company». The movie was highly appreciated by the critics and public. It was nominated in a few categories at the Montreal World Film Festival. Gazarov took home the awards for Best Artistic Contribution and Innovation. From 1998 to 2001 he worked as the principal director at the Mo scow Drama Theater after Dzhigarhanyan where he significantly renewed the troupe and staged a few widely accepted plays "The Homecoming" by H.Pinter and "The Government Inspector" by N.Gogol. Starting 2015 Sergey Gazarov is teaching theatrical arts at the Academy of Cinematographic and Theater Arts after N. Mikhalkov. He is the director of the graduation project "Metamorphosis" 9 mini plays after A. Chekhov ("Revenge") and I. Bunin ("Last Meeting", "Light Breath" etc) short stories. In 2016 Gazarov has been staging a new play by A. Galin "Parade" at the "Sovremennik" Theater in Moscow.- Producer
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Anna Melikian (born February 8, 1976) is an Armenian-Russian film and TV director/ producer whose work has been recognized with several awards. After her participation at Sundance Film Festival she was listed in the TOP 10 of most perspective film directors by Variety magazine.
Melikian studied at the All-Russian State University of Cinematography film school in Moscow (classes of prof. Sergey Solovyov and Valery Rubinchik), where she was awarded by the university prize of "Saint Anna" for Poste restante (2000). After the graduation she was granted by GosKino Russian organization, made various documental and TV films. In 2008 Melikian's Rusalka (2007) was awarded by the Berlin International Film Festival Prize.- Director
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Eldar Kuliyev was born on 18 January 1941 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was a director and writer, known for Legenda Serebryanogo ozera (1984), Sevinc buxtasi (1977) and Taxribat (1990). He died on 16 April 2021.- Director
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- Producer
Elchin Musaoglu was born on 11 July 1966 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is a director and writer, known for Nabat (2014), 40-ci qapi (2009) and Maryam (2023).- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Larisa Dolina was born on 10 September 1955 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. She is an actress, known for Ten (1991), Starye pesni o glavnom. Postskriptum (2000) and Krasota trebuyet (2008). She has been married to Ilya Spitsyn since 1998. She was previously married to Viktor Mityazov and Anatoly Mionchinsky.- Actor
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Emmanuil Vitorgan was born on 27 December 1939 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is an actor, known for Po Taganke khodyat tanki (1991), Dama v ochkakh, s ruzhyom, v avtomobile (2002) and Krepost (1979). He has been married to Irina Mlodik since 2002. He was previously married to Alla Balter.- Dmitriy Shcherbina was born on 1 October 1968 in Baku, Azerbaidzhanskaya SSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Esenin (2005), Tri dnya vne zakona (1992) and Sledstvennyy komitet (SK) (2011).
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Rustam Ibragimbekov was born on 5 January 1939 in Baku, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was a writer and producer, known for A Trap for the Ghost, (2011), The Saint (1997) and Close to Eden (1991). He was married to Ludmila Dukhovnaya and Shohrat Ibrahimbeyova. He died on 11 March 2022 in Moscow, Russia.- Producer
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Timur Vaynshteyn was born on 1 May 1974 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is a producer and director, known for Doctor Lisa (2020), Pepel (2013) and The Road to Calvary (2017).- Actor
- Producer
Emin Agalarov is an Azerbaijani-Russian singer and businessman. He writes and performs songs in English and Russian and is widely popular in Azerbaijan and Russia.
Emin Agalarov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. Emin Agalarov moved to Tenafly, New Jersey in 1994 and graduated from Tenafly High School in 1997. He graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York.
Agalarov's interest in music began in high school whilst in the United States. After graduating from high school, he returned to Russia, where he continued to write songs. In 2005 he began working with his vocal and music teacher, the Azerbaijani singer Muslim Magomayev, to whom he pays tribute in his concerts.
In 2006 Emin gained attention for his debut studio album Still which in the first six months sold 70,000 copies in Russia and an additional 30,000 copies in CIS countries.
He then released an album per year: Incredible in 2007, Obsession (a set of classic Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley songs) in 2008; and in 2009, Devotion. Each of these albums was supported by concerts in Moscow and Baku.
In 2010 he relocated to London, to work with producer Brian Rawling and to focus on the UK music market. Emin's album Wonder was released in Russia and CIS in November 2010 and in the UK on 21 March 2011. The song "Heart Keeps Beating" was the first single in Russia from his second album After the Thunder and received good radio airplay on Russian Radio in 2012.
Emin's first single from his 2012 album After The Thunder was the song "Baby Get Higher" written by David Sneddon, Graham Stack, Mark Read and was added to the BBC Radio 2 A-List in April 2012.
On May 26, 2012, Emin was the local interval act during intermission on the The Eurovision Song Contest (2012) that was held in his hometown of Baku. During the break, Emin performed "Never Enough", a track taken from the album After the Thunder.
Agalarov was the opening act for Jennifer Lopez's September 23, 2012, concert in Baku.
On November 9, 2013, Emin performed at Miss Universe 2013 (2013) held in Moscow in the evening gown competition section.
Agalarov performed "In Another Life" in a music video with Donald Trump and Miss Universe 2013 (2013) contestants. Contestants were required to appear in the video without pay.
In May 2014, Emin won the award for Best-selling Azerbaijan Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards. In 2016, Emin Agalarov became the organizer and producer of Zhara (Hot) Music Festival that will be hosted annually at Sea Breeze, in his hometown Baku.- Composer
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Qara Qarayev was born on 5 February 1918 in Baku, Russia [now Azerbaijan]. She was a composer, known for Asl dost (1959), Don Kikhot (1957) and Dvoe iz odnogo kvartala (1957). She died on 13 May 1982 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].- Camera and Electrical Department
Timur Aliev was born on 2 April 1997 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Timur is known for BlackBerry (2023), A Change in Heart and My Fake Boyfriend (2022).- Director
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- Actor
Boris Yashin was born on 10 May 1932 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, TSFSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was a director and writer, known for Osenniye svadby (1968), Pervaya devushka (1969) and Ey, kto nibud! (1963). He died on 18 February 2019.- Natan Cogan was born on 14 May 1914 in Baku, Russian Empire [now Azerbaijan]. He was an actor, known for Operation Thunderbolt (1977), Rashevski's Tango (2003) and A Night in Tiberias (1965). He died on 15 April 2009 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Hamida Omarova was born on 25 April 1957 in Baku, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. She is an actress, known for Babamizin babasinin babasi (1982), Serebristyy furgon (1982) and Yol Ähvalati (1981).
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Tofig Taghizade was born on 7 February 1919 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He was a director and actor, known for Arshin mal alan (1965), O dünyadan salam (1991) and Görüs (1955). He died on 27 August 1998 in Baku, Azerbaijan.- Leyla Badirbayli was born on 8 January 1920 in Baku, Azerbaijan. She was an actress, known for Arshin Takes a Wife (1945), Görüs (1955) and Lovushka (1990). She died on 23 November 1999.
- Nona Petrosyan was born on 29 September 1937 in Baku, Azerbaijan, USSR. She was an actress, known for Autumn Sun (1977), Khoshor shahum (1980) and Otar khagher (1986). She died on 3 February 1993 in Yerevan, Armenia.
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Graduated from Yerevan State University (the Romano-Germanic Philology Department), Yerevan Institute of Literature and Moscow Institute of World Literature, he came into cinema while practicing in Mosfilm Studios in 1960s. There he assisted Andrei Tarkovsky during the shooting of his _Andrei Rublyov (1969)_. worked at Armenfilm Studios as an editor, assistant director and film director. Tarkovsky was the creative adviser of the Hovhanissian's first feature film "Winepress (Sour Grape)".- Writer
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Cingiz Abdullayev was born on 7 April 1959 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR. He is a writer and producer, known for Mahkumlar (2007), Drongo (2002) and Dance of Good and Evil (2016).- Production Manager
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Simon Schiffrin was born on 29 September 1894 in Baku, Russian Empire [now Azerbaijan]. He was a production manager and producer, known for Chagall (1963), Port of Shadows (1938) and Der Ball (1931). He died on 22 July 1985 in Paris, France.- Director
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Ruslan Zavricico was born on 22 July 2003 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He is a director and writer, known for Fallen Samurai (2023), Aman (2024) and Redcoat (2023).- Actor
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Azer Aydemir was born on 24 July 1986 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He is an actor and writer, known for Don Marleone (2017), Äqräb Mövsümü (2023) and Apatiya (2024).- Kote Daushvili was born on 16 May 1909 in Baku, Russian Empire [now Azerbaijan]. He was an actor, known for Huso astgh (1978), Shekhvedra mtashi (1966) and Udabno (1932). He died on 5 July 1980.
- Arzu Aliyeva was born on 23 January 1989 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. She is a producer, known for Mermer soyugu (2022), Son Iclas (2018) and Hitler's War on Oil: Objective Baku (2015). She has been married to Aydin Gurbanov since 3 September 2011.
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Muslim Magomayev was a popular singer in the former Soviet Union. He was born on 17 August 1942, in Baku, Azerbaijan, USSR (now Baku, Azerbaijan). His grandfather, Muslim Magomayev Sr., was a renown composer in Azerbaijan. Young Magomaev followed his family tradition: he studied singing and piano at the Baku Conservatory of Music.
He shot to fame in the USSR in 1962, at the age of 19, after a stellar performance in the Kremlin Palace, Moscow. In 1963 he became known in Europe after a successful performance at the Youth Festival in Helsinki, Finland. That same year, he also appeared in the famous Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow for his first recital. At that time, popular singer Klavdiya Shulzhenko wrote: "The moment Muslim Magomaev appeared, it became a huge event. He is greater than all other singers. Everybody adores him." Magomaev became an instant celebrity and gained a considerable following in the Soviet Union and Europe.
During the mid 60-s Muslim Magomaev made a very important progress in perfecting his vocals skills: he took further training in the "La Scala" Opera Theater in Milan, Italy. His studies in Italy, the country of innumerable art treasures, the "Home" of belcanto, were highly beneficial for his singing, and also affected his inner world. Muslim Magomaev remained forever a supporter of the Italian school of singing. His adoration for such great singers as Beniamino Gigli, Gino Bechi, Tito Gobbi, 'Mario del Monaco' and Enrico Caruso was the driving motivation for his studies of operatic art.
Muslim Magomaev himself splendidly sang the leading arias of Figaro, Scarpia, Mephisto, Onegin. However, his success in popular music interfered with his operatic career. It was very similar to what happened to his favorite singer, Mario Lanza, about whom he wrote that Hollywood "stole" Mario Lanza from the operatic stage. In 1969 Magomaev won the International Song Competition in Sopot, Poland and also won the First "Golden Disc" at the Cannes Music Festival with 4.5 million of his records sold that year.
At age 30, Muslim Magomaev was one of the youngest recipients of the highest artistic title, People's Artist of the USSR. He also received numerous awards and decorations for his contribution to opera and popular music in the Soviet Union. Magomaev died of a heart failure on 25 October 2008, in Moscow, Russia, and was laid to rest in Baku, Azerbaijan.- Actor
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Hasanagha Turabov was born on 24 April 1938 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was an actor and director, known for Atlari yaharlayin (1984), Yubiley dante (1978) and Qäm Päncäräsi (1988). He died on 23 February 2003 in Baku, Azerbaijan.- Director
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Yuliy Gusman was born on 8 August 1943 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He is a director and actor, known for Park Sovetskogo perioda (2006), Ne boysya, ya s toboy! 1919 (2013) and Iliq danizda buz parçasi (1983).- Director
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- Actor
Evgeny Petrosyan was born on 16 September 1945 in Baku, Azerbaydzhanskaya SSR, USSR. He is a director and writer, known for Shutka za shutkoy (2002), Krivoe zerkalo (2003) and Evgeniy Petrosyan: Duraki my vse... (1991). He has been married to Yelena Stepanenko since 1985. He was previously married to Lyudmila, Kriger and Anna Kozlovskaya.- Mukhtar Maniyev was born on 4 April 1935 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, TSFSR, USSR [now Azerbaijan]. He was an actor, known for Mirovoy paren (1972), Ölsäm... bagisla (1989) and Lovushka (1990). He died on 22 December 2016.
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Fidan Manashirova was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. She is known for Battle of the Sexes (2017).