Dante's Anniversary

Based on a novelette by Anar, this drama follows the life and career of Feyzulla Kabirlinski. An aging theater performer who typically takes on small roles, Feyzulla is a naive and gentle man. Despite lacking great talent and being the target of jokes from his colleagues, he remains deeply devoted to his theater.

Directed by Gyulbeniz Yusuf Azimzade, this 1978 Soviet production was the first of three films she directed, followed by You Can't Take an Island with You and The Hope. The screenplay was written by Anar Rzayev. The cast is led by Hasanagha Turabov in the role of Feyzulla, appearing alongside Zarnigyar Agakishiyeva, Vagif Ibrahimoghlu, Alagoz Salahova, Oktai Mir-Kasimov, and Rafael Dadashov. The movie was produced by Azerbaijanfilm and Gosteleradio USSR with a runtime of 80 minutes.