Taghiyev: School

Taghiyev: School

2026
1h 45m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: AZ

Production Information

Production Companies
Baku Media Center Heydar Aliyev Foundation Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Culture
Production Countries
Azerbaijan
Spoken Languages
Azerbaijani Russian

Keywords

biographical

Quick Facts

Original Title Tağıyev: Məktəb
Release Date April 30, 2026
Status Released
Language AZ
Website Visit Site

Cast

Parviz Mammadrzayev
Parviz Mammadrzayev

Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev

Gurban Ismailov
Gurban Ismailov

Old Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev

Rasim Jafar
Rasim Jafar

Musa Naghiyev

Elshan Rustamov
Elshan Rustamov

Sahib

Natavan Haciyeva
Natavan Haciyeva

Zeyneb

Manaf Dadashov
Manaf Dadashov

Abu-Ziyad

Vusal Haji Gadir
Vusal Haji Gadir

Kazim

Fəridə Qurbanova
Fəridə Qurbanova

Sona Taghiyeva

Rustam Jabrayilov
Rustam Jabrayilov

Key Crew

Zaur Gasimli
Director
Orman Aliyev
Producer
Ismail Iman
Screenplay
Zaur Gasimli
Screenplay
Asif Isgandarli
Screenplay