Taghiyev: Oil
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Zaur Gasimli |
| Written by | Ismayil Iman Asif Iskenderli Zaur Gasimli |
| Produced by | Orman Aliyev |
| Starring | Parviz Mamedrzaev |
| Cinematography | Vladimir Artemyev |
| Edited by | Asger Rahimov |
| Music by | Etibar Asadli |
Production company | Baku Media Center |
| Distributed by | Baku Media Center |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Language | Azerbaijani |
Taghiyev: Oil (Azerbaijani: Tağıyev: Neft) is a 2024 Azerbaijani historical biographical drama film co-written and directed by Zaur Gasimli.[1] It follows the life and work of philanthropist Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, played by Parviz Mamedrzaev.[2] The film is the first installment of Zeynalabdin Taghiyev's tetralogy, followed by Taghiyev: The Tsar (2025).[3] and Taghiyev: Sona (2025)
It was selected as the Azerbaijani entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Parviz Mamedrzaev as Zeynalabdin Taghiev
- Qurban Ismayilov as Old Zeynalabdin Taghiev
- Perviz Memmedrzayev as Zeynalabdin
- Gurban Ismailov as Old Zeynalabdin
- Nurlan Murselzade as Ismayil Taghiev
- Yusif Qasimli as Rajab Ali
- Natavan Haciyeva as Zeyneb
- Manaf Süleymanov as Abu-Ziyad
- Rasim Cafarov
- Elshan Rustamov
Production
[edit]Principal photography lasted 136 days over 5 years in over 70 locations.[5][6]
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere on November 4, 2024, at the Heydar Aliyev Center,[7] followed by a wide national theatrical release on November 7.[8]
Box office
[edit]During its entire run in Azerbaijani billboard, the film attracted 70,000 viewers.[9]
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Azerbaijani submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
[edit]- ^ "525-ci qəzet - "Çoxu düşünürdü ki, bu film alınmayacaq" - "Tağıyev: Neft" filminin rejissoru Zaur Qasımlı ilə söhbət". 525.az. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Premiere of feature film "Taghiyev: Oil" taken place at Heydar Aliyev Center". AzerNews. 2024-10-05. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ ""Tağıyev: neft" – kinotetralogiyanın ilk bölümü böyük ekranda". Mədəniyyət qəzeti. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Azerbaijan nominates film 'Taghiyev. Oil' for Oscar". Report.az. 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "REJİSSOR ZAUR QASIMLI: ""TAĞIYEV: NEFT" BƏDİİ FİLM KİMİ MƏNİM DEBÜTÜMDÜR"". KINOINFO (in Azerbaijani). 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ ""TAĞIYEV: NEFT " FİLMİNİN İLK TREYLERİ YAYIMLANIB". KINOINFO (in Azerbaijani). 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ ""Tağıyev: Neft" bədii filminin premyerası oldu". Kulis.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ ""TAĞIYEV: NEFT" bədii filmi kinoteatrlarda təqdim olunacaq". Report.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "'Taghiyev. Oil' movie hits major milestone with over 70,000 viewers". Report.az. Retrieved 2025-09-07.