The Cherry Tree
Gilas Ağacı
Synopsis
It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tofig Ismailov
- Screenplay & Story
- Akram Aylisli
- Original Score
- Nazim Aliverdibeyov
- Original Title
- Gilas Ağacı
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Azerbaijani
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Azerbaijanfilm, Gosteleradio USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tofig Ismailov
Akram Aylisli, Nataliya Shneyer
Nazim Aliverdibeyov
Rafig Gambarov
Department Leadership Roster
Tofig Ismailov
Director
Rafig Gambarov
Director of Photography
Akram Aylisli
Screenplay
Fikrat Ahadov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cherry Tree
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What is The Cherry Tree about?
It is the story of an old man - Gulam - and the cherry tree which grew in his garden. As the story opens, the village children consider Gulam their best friend. But as the war wears on, Gulam directs his kindness and affection to his cherry tree, shielding the tree from the children who are starving. In the process, Gulam becomes very aggressive and eventually is seen as the enemy of the children. The movie shows how war can destory even the most tender and gentle feelings, as well as the most basic moral values of being human.
Who directed The Cherry Tree?
The Cherry Tree was directed by Tofig Ismailov.
Who stars in The Cherry Tree?
The principal cast of The Cherry Tree includes Sevinj Ismailova, Soltan Mammadov, Mammadrza Sheikhzamanov, Leyla Badirbayli, Zemfira Ismailova.
When was The Cherry Tree released and how long is it?
The Cherry Tree was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cherry Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cherry Tree was composed by Nazim Aliverdibeyov.