Movies Similar to The Darvish Detonates Paris

The Cloth Peddler(1965)

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

Arshin Takes a Wife(1945)

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

The Scoundrel(1988)

Film exposes the corruption and the decadence of the late Soviet bureaucracy in Azerbaijan SSR through the eyes of a naive Azerbaijani adult man, Hatem.

The Meeting(1955)

The film is about Azerbaijanian and Uzbekistan's cotton-growers contest and about two young people's love.

I Want to Get Married(1983)

After the story of same name of A.Hagverdiyev. Film is about young man called Shamil. He is not so rich but everybody respects him for his good mood. He fells love with Kembay's (he is richest treader in this town) daughter-Gulsum. But his father doesn't let them to be together.

Wonderful Apples(1975)

The film is about the gardener who cultivated magic apples which brought luck to people.

Bakhtiyar(1955)

The film is about oilman who had beautiful voice. He didn't attach great importance to his friends is advice to get special music reward. But he changed his attitude to art under the influence of his friends.

Uzeyir's Life(1981)

The historical film about Azerbaijan composer Uzeyir Hadjibeyov's life.

The Birthday Party(1977)

This lyrical psychological film is about true friendship. The characters in the film are contemporaries in of late 1970s Azerbaijan SSR with differing visions of the world, yet sharing true and lasting friendship.

The Mother in Law(1978)

The movie is about relations between mother and her daughter-in-law.

The Road Story(1981)

After learning that his daughter is in love with a truck driver, corrupt Housing Office director tries to make use of his service in a last smuggle operation, then break his promise and marry her to someone else. This comedy is mainly about the dark sides of the Soviet bureucracy.

The Kidnapping of Groom(1985)

Being unable to shoot a film about Azerbaijani wedding customs, hopeless director decide to make a film about real wedding event. Though the stubborn father of bride resists approval the plan.

The Dream(2001)

A young man tells the dream he had about running away with the daughter of chief of police to his grandma. People spread and exaggerate rumors as if it was a real story until it reaches to the chief himself.

Where is Ahmad?(1964)

When his parents try to marry him to their neighbors' daughter, Ahmad runs away from home and his family try to find him.

The Engagement Ring(1991)

Moshu’s family and their neighbours go to a seaside motel to spend their summer vacation. Things get awkward after Sara loses her engagement ring.

Ulduz(1964)

The film is about of village life. After the same name operetta musical comedy.

The Unfinished Song(1979)

I Compose a Song(1978)

A story about ten years old Sona - a very talented young singer whose parents are not so happy about her singing.

The Boys of Our Yard(1973)

The film is about the yard boys getting a little older and thinking about their independent lifes.

The Joke(1990)

Made in the tragic comedy genre, this film is about the dysfunctional Soviet management system in Azerbaijan SSR at the end of 1980s and about the decadence and corruption of the Soviet bureaucracy.