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Garib in the Land of Jinn (1977)

Garib in the Land of Jinn (1977)

Adventure Fantasy Family
Release Date: 1977, February 9
Directors: Alisattar Atakishiyev
Countries: Soviet Union
Production: Azerbaijanfilm
Cast: Ramiz Azizbeyli, Bakhtiyar Khanizadeh, Mubariz Alikhanogly, Alasgar Mammadoglu, Faraj Farajov, Gunduz Abbasov, Mukhtar Maniyev, Amaliya Panahova, Gumrah Rahimov, Georgi Millyar, Hamlet Xanizadeh, Firangiz Sharifova

Overview:

The twin brothers Sachib and Garib are cheerful and funny boys. They tend to their small farm and take care of their mother and sister. But Garib is no longer satisfied with this "simple" life. He wants to achieve prestige and prosperity. One day, while working in the fields, he is surprised by a demon who promises him wealth, fame, honor, and power if Garib works for him. Garib succumbs to the temptation and accepts the offer. His task now is to impart his knowledge and skills to the cave dwellers, called jinn. At first, Garib feels comfortable and succeeds in transforming the underworld into a fertile and flourishing landscape. But Garib is increasingly tormented by his longing for his family back home.

Keywords:

fairy tale film parable