Anar Rzayev facts for kids
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Anar Rzayev
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Anar in 2016.
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| Born | Anar Rəsul oğlu Rzayev 14 March 1938 Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union |
| Occupation | Writer, dramatist, film director |
| Nationality |  Azerbaijan |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | Baku State University |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Relatives | Rasul Rza, Nigar Rafibeyli |
Anar Rasul oghlu Rzayev, born on March 14, 1938, in Baku, is a famous Azerbaijani writer. He is also known simply as Anar. He writes books and plays, directs movies, and used to write movie scripts. Anar is currently the head of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan.
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Early Life and Education
Anar grew up in a family of poets. His parents were Rasul Rza and Nigar Rafibeyli, both well-known Azerbaijani poets.
Anar finished a 10-year music school in Baku. After that, he studied at the Baku State University in the Philology Department. Philology is the study of language and literature. Later, he took special classes in Moscow to learn about writing movie scripts and making films.
Anar's Creative Works
Anar started publishing his writings in the 1960s. He has written many different types of stories and plays.
Notable Books and Stories
Some of his well-known works include:
- "Longing for the Holiday" (Bayram Həsrətində)
- "The Rain Stopped" (Yağış Kəsdi)
- "White Port" (Ağ Liman)
- "A Person's Person" (Adamın Adamı)
- "The Sixth Floor of the Five-Storey Building" (Beşmərtəbəli Evin Altıncı Mərtəbəsi) – This story was later made into the movie Tahmina.
- "Opportunity" (Macal)
- "I've Come to You" (Sizi Deyib Gəlmişəm)
- "Without You" (Sizsiz)
- "Summer Days of the City" (Şəhərin Yay Günləri)
- "Hotel Room" (Otel Otağı)
- "Me, You, Him and the Telephone" (Mən, Sən, O və Telefon)
Film Contributions
Anar has also written scripts for several movies. These include:
- Torpaq. Dəniz. Od. Səma ("The Land. The Sea. The Fire. The Sky")
- Gün Keçdi ("The Day Passed")
- Dədə Qorqud
He was also the writer and producer for the film Üzeyir Ömrü ("The Life of Uzeyir").
Awards and Leadership Roles
Anar has received many important awards for his work. He was named an Honored Art Worker of Azerbaijan in 1976. In 1980, he received the Azerbaijan State Prize. He was also given the Istiglal Order (Order of Sovereignty) in 1998.
Besides his writing, Anar is the President of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan. He has also served as a member of the Supreme Soviet and the National Assembly several times, helping to make important decisions for his country.
English Translations of Anar's Works
Some of Anar's stories have been translated into English, so more people can read them.
- Volume 1: Dante's Jubilee & Other Short Stories (2017) (PDF – Free download)
- Volume 2: Hotel Room & Other Stories (2017) (PDF – Free download)
See also
In Spanish: Anar Rəsul oğlu Rzayev para niños
