Taghiyev: SchoolMovie
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.
About Taghiyev: School
Taghiyev: School is a 2026 history, drama movie directed by Zaur Gasimli.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 45m, production credits from Azerbaijan, an original language code of AZ.
The credited cast includes Parviz Mammadrzayev, Gurban Ismailov, Rasim Jafar, Elshan Rustamov. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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