Taghiyev: School
August 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.
Year: 2026
Studio: Baku Media Center, Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
Director: Zaur Gasimli
Cast: Parviz Mammadrzayev, Gurban Ismailov, Rasim Jafar, Elshan Rustamov, Natavan Haciyeva, Manaf Dadashov
Crew: Zaur Gasimli (Director), Orman Aliyev (Producer), Vladimir Artemyev (Director of Photography), Ismail Iman (Screenplay), Zaur Gasimli (Screenplay), Asif Isgandarli (Screenplay)
Runtime: 105 minutes
Release: Apr 30, 2026
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0 users
Popularity: 1
Country: Azerbaijan
Language: Azərbaycan, Pусский
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Keyword : biographical
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