Rasim Ojagov

Rasim Ojagov
Born (1933-11-22)22 November 1933
Shaki, Azerbaijani SSR
Died 11 July 2006(2006-07-11) (aged 72)
Baku, Azerbaijan
Occupation film director, screenwriter and cinematographer
Ethnicity Azerbaijani
Citizenship Soviet

Rasim Ojagov (Azerbaijani: Rasim Ocaqov; 22 November 1933, Shaki, Azerbaijani SSR – 11 July 2006, Baku, Azerbaijan) -Azerbaijani film director and camera operator, Honoured Art Worker of Chechen-Ingush ASSR (1964), People’s Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1982), laureate of the State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR.[1]

Biography

Rasim Ojagov was born on November 22, 1933 in Shaki, Azerbaijan. In his youth he dreamed of becoming a geologist. But, appearance of shooting group of “Azerbaijanfilm” film studio in his city made him to revise his choice of profession. After graduating from local school in Sheki in 1951, he attended film Institute in Moscow despite his parents' disapproval.[2] In 1951-1956’s, he studied at camera operator faculty of VGIK.

In 1965, he studied at director faculty of Azerbaijan Theatrical Institute named after I.Aliyev. In 1956, he worked as camera operator-director at “Azerbaijanfilm” and in 1973, as a director. In 1964, he conferred Honoured Art Worker of Chechen-Ingush ASSR. In 1950’s, a new generation of directors, including Mukhtar Dadashov, Teyyub Akhundov, Alisattar Atakishiyev appeared. In these years Rasim Ojagov began his career. “Her great heart” film was the first film Ojagov. He was considered a professional in describing of psychological scenes. This film is about life of Sumgayit metallurgists. Mental sufferings of the workers are described in this film.[3]

Filmography

Rasim Ojagov shot about 11 multireel films.

Year Film Director Camera operator
1958 Her great heart
No
1961 Our street
No
1966 Why are you silent?
No
1969 In one southern city
No
1971 The main interview
No
1973 The first day of life
No
1974 Avenger from Ganjabasar
No
1977 Birthday
No
1979 Interrogation
No
1981 Behind the closed door
No
1983 Park
No
1987 The other life
No
1989 Temple of air
No
1990 7 days after murder
No
1995 Tahmina
No
1995 Both journey and trade
No
1998 A hotel room
No

Awards

References

  1. Биография (Russian)
  2. Interview with Rasim Ojagov for Azerbaijan International
  3. "Rasim Ocaqov". Adam.az.
  4. "Он подарил нам "День рождения"…". Kaspiy.
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