The Mailbox
Poçt Qutusu
Synopsis
Novruzali brings a gift from the village to the Khan as usual. The Khan writes a letter to his friend living in Yerevan, promising to come there with his wife and to tidy and heat the house where they will stay. He sends Novruzali to the post office to put the letter in the mailbox. And instructs him not to give it to anyone. Novruzali, who does not know what mail is, puts a letter in the mailbox for the first time in his life. Not knowing the rules, he waits near the mailbox. When the postal worker takes the letters from the mailbox, Novruzali thinks he is a thief and confronts him.
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Ismail Osmanli
Novruzali
Agasadig Gararbayli
Khan
Viktor Kolpakov
postal worker
Vasili Filippov
policeman
Lev Bordukov
presiding judge
Ofeliya Mammadzadeh
Khan's wife
Yusif Veliyev
handcuffed man / policeman (voice)
Jabbar Aliyev
guardsman
Abbas Rzayev
villager
Mammadsadiq Nuriyev
villager
Torakhanum Zeynalova
Azizagha Gasimov
postal worker (voice)
Ali Zeynalov
presiding judge (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Baku
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rauf Kazimovski
- Screenplay & Story
- Rauf Kazimovski
- Original Score
- Emin Mahmudov
- Original Title
- Poçt Qutusu
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Azerbaijani, Russian
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Azerbaijanfilm, Ekran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rauf Kazimovski
Rauf Kazimovski, Jalil Mammadguluzadeh
Emin Mahmudov
Teyub Akundov
Tahira Babayeva
Department Leadership Roster
Nadir Zeinalov
Production Design
Rauf Kazimovski
Screenplay
Rauf Kazimovski
Director
Tahira Babayeva
Editor
Teyub Akundov
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mailbox
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mailbox about?
Novruzali brings a gift from the village to the Khan as usual. The Khan writes a letter to his friend living in Yerevan, promising to come there with his wife and to tidy and heat the house where they will stay. He sends Novruzali to the post office to put the letter in the mailbox. And instructs him not to give it to anyone. Novruzali, who does not know what mail is, puts a letter in the mailbox for the first time in his life. Not knowing the rules, he waits near the mailbox. When the postal worker takes the letters from the mailbox, Novruzali thinks he is a thief and confronts him.
Who directed The Mailbox?
The Mailbox was directed by Rauf Kazimovski.
Who stars in The Mailbox?
The principal cast of The Mailbox includes Ismail Osmanli, Agasadig Gararbayli, Viktor Kolpakov, Vasili Filippov, Lev Bordukov.
When was The Mailbox released and how long is it?
The Mailbox was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mailbox?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mailbox was composed by Emin Mahmudov.