The Darvish Detonates Paris (1976)
December 1, 1976Release Date
The Darvish Detonates Paris (1976)
December 1, 1976Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.
Sergei Yursky
Monsieur Jardin
Mirza Babayev
Dervysh Mastali-shakh
Adil Isgandarov
Hatamkhan agha
Safura Ibrahimova
Sanam
Leyla Badirbeyli
Shakhrabanu
Momunat Gurbanova
Sharafnisa
Anvar Hasanov
Shahbaz
Kamil Rustambeyov
Director
Mirza Fatali Akhundov
Writer
Hasanagha Turabov
Rashid
Adham Gulubayov
Writer
Fazil Salayev
Gulamali
Kamil Maharramov
Gambar
Osman Haggi
Bey
Bahadur Aliyev
Bey
Gumrah Rahimov
Bey
Media.
Details.
Release DateDecember 1, 1976
Original NameDərviş Parisi Partladır
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 8m
Genres
Wiki.
The Darvish Detonates Paris is a 1976 Azerbaijani comedy film directed by Shamil Mahmudbeyov and Kamil Rustambeyov. It stars Adil Isgandarov as Hatamkhan agha, Sergei Yursky as Monsieur Jordan, and Mirza Babayev as Darvish Mastali Shah. The film was based on the satirical comedy A Story about the Botanist-doctor Monsieur Jordan and the Famous Sorcerer Dervish Mastali Shah, inspired from true events, by Azerbaijani playwright and poet Mirza Fatali Akhundov. The film criticizes the ignorance and backwardness in 19th century Azerbaijan. The character Monsieur Jordan is based on the accomplished French botanist Alexis Jordan.
The Darvish Detonates Paris is often viewed as one of the most memorable films of Azerbaijani cinema. It holds an important place in the cultural heritage of Azerbaijan.