Rasim Ojagov

Rasim Ojagov studied at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography and Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts. Distinctions recorded are USSR State Prize, State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR, People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR and Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.

• Name — Rasim Ojagov • Born — 22 November 1933 • Birthplace — Shaki, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR • Died — 11 July 2006 • Place of death — Baku, Azerbaijan • Occupation — film director, screenwriter and cinematographer • Citizenship — Soviet

Rasim Ojagov was born on 22 November 1933 in Shaki, Azerbaijan. In his youth he dreamed of becoming a geologist. But, an appearance of a shooting group of “Azerbaijanfilm” film studio in his city made him to revise his choice of profession. After graduating from a local school in Sheki in 1951, he attended a film Institute in Moscow despite his parents' disapproval. In 1951-1956's, he studied at the camera operator faculty of VGIK. In 1965, he studied at the director faculty of Azerbaijan Theatrical Institute named after I.Aliyev. In 1956, he worked as a camera operator-director at “Azerbaijanfilm” and in 1973, as a director. In 1964, he was conferred Honoured Art Worker of Chechen-Ingush ASSR. In 1950's, a new generation of directors, including Mukhtar Dadashov, Teyyub Akhundov, Alisattar Atakishiyev appeared. In these years Rasim Ojagov began his career. “Her great heart” film was the first film Ojagov. He was considered a professional in describing of psychological scenes. This film is about life of Sumgayit metallurgists. Mental sufferings of the workers are described in this film.

Rasim Ojagov shot about 11 multireel films. • Year — Film — Director — Camera operator • 1958 — Her great heart • 1961 — Our street • 1966 — Why are you silent? • 1969 — In one southern city • 1971 — The main interview • 1973 — The first day of life • 1974 — Avenger from Ganjabasar • 1977 — Birthday • 1979 — Interrogation • 1981 — Behind the closed door • 1983 — Park • 1987 — The other life • 1989 — Temple of air • 1990 — 7 days after murder • 1993 — Tahmina • 1995 — Both journey and trade • 1998 — A hotel room

Rasim Ojagov is recorded with the occupation cinematographer. Recorded as film director, screenwriter and cinematographer.