Why do You Remain Silent? (1966)
Rasim, a young mechanic, meets Surayya and falls in love with her. But he is dragged into Shirmammad's wrongdoings; Shirmammad is Surayya's father and the leader of a gang of poachers. Realising his fault, Rasim tries to convince Surayya to stop trafficking in stolen fish. After a long period of reflection, Rasim becomes aware that he cannot go against his conscience, even for love's sake.
Director:
Hasan Seyidbeyli
Writer:
Hasan Seyidbeyli
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Khayal Akhundzadeh as Rasim |
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Rana Salimova as Jamila |
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Yusif Veliyev as Shirmammad |
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Zemfira Tsakhilova as Surayya |
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Oleg Khabalov as Najaf |
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Mammadsadiq Nuriyev as |
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Kamil Qubusov as Babir |
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Hasanagha Turabov as |
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Aga-Rza Kuliyev as Teacher |
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Fazil Salayev as Murderer |
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Sadykh Gusejnov as |
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Mirza Babayev as |
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Eldar Aliyev as |
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Amaliya Panahova as |
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Maryam Seyidbeyli as Student |
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Amina Yusifgizi as |
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Süsan Macidova as |
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Sona Hajiyeva as Salminaz |
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Mammad Sadiqov as |
| Sound | Tofig Guliyev | Music |
| Sound | Aziz Sheikhov | Sound Designer |
| Writing | Hasan Seyidbeyli | Screenplay |
| Directing | Hasan Seyidbeyli | Director |
| Art | Kamil Najafzadeh | Production Design |
| Camera | Rasim Ojagov | Director of Photography |