The Cherry Tree (1972)
It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.
Director:
Tofig Ismailov
Writer:
Akram Aylisli
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Sevinj Ismailova as Nigar |
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Soltan Mammadov as Sadig |
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Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov as Gulam |
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Leyla Badirbayli as Mushafar |
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Zemfira Ismailova as Sadig's Mother |
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Mukhtar Avsharov as Saftarali |
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Farhad Ismailov as |
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Tariyel Qasimov as Sadig's Father |
| Directing | Tofig Ismailov | Director |
| Sound | Nazim Aliverdibeyov | Music |
| Directing | Malik Alijanov | Assistant Director |
| Art | Sardar Valiyev | Assistant Director of Photography |
| Camera | Rafig Gambarov | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Pasha Ibrahimov | Sound Designer |
| Writing | Akram Aylisli | Screenplay |
| Writing | Nataliya Shneyer | Script Editor |
| Art | Fikrat Ahadov | Production Design |
| Directing | Jafar Asadov | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Akram Aylisli | Story |
| Camera | Ramiz Babayev | Set Photographer |
