Born on 13.10.1952 in Azerbaijan, where
he studied history at a teachers’ training
college, subsequently working as a teacher
in Baku. From 1983 to 1988 he studied at
the Moscow Film School VGIK, since which
time he has been working as a director for
film and television. әLVIDA, CәNUB ŞәHәRI
received several national film awards in
Azerbaijan (Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best
Actor).
Source : www.berlinale.de