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Haji Gara

Hacı Qara

1929 · 65 min · Comedy

Adapted from Mirza Fatali Akhundov's classic comedy, this early Azerbaijani silent film satirizes a timid, miserly merchant. A pioneering work of the national cinema.

Runtime
65 min
Genre
Comedy · Drama · Adventure
Mood
funny · thoughtful · adventurous
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · a lighter route · film history
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Part of 10 Essential Azerbaijani Films

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