The Frenchman (1995)
Overview
The film is about people who don't like national traditions and being Azerbaijani after returning from Europe.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | az |
| Popularity | 0.001 |
Directed By
Vagif Mustafayev
Crew
Rafig Guliyev
Teymur Abdullayev
Vagif Mustafayev
Ahmad Ashurbeyov
Huseyn Hagverdiyev
Ahmadagha Gurbanov
Khayyam Mirzazadeh
Elkhan Muradov
Amir Pahlavan
Riyad Guliyev
Ilham Galiboghlu
Shamsi Gadirov
Vagif Mustafayev
Amir Pahlavan
TOP CAST
Zarnigar Aghakishiyeva
Zarnigar
Farman Abdullayev
Alibala
Ujal Hagverdiyev
Interpreter
Yashar Nuri
Atabala
Saida Guliyeva
Alibala's Fiance
Nuriya Ahmadova
Atabala's Wife
Ilyas Tapdig
Poet
Mansur Mammadov
Atabala's Father
Arif Karimov
Psychologist
Mamuka Kikaleishvili
Singer
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