Sevil (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film
Released in 1970, Sevil is a drama, romance and music film directed by Vladimir Gorikker, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The film takes place in Baku in 1918-19 and then several years later. The film is based on the opera of the same name by Fikret Amirov. Sevil became the first film opera in the history of Azerbaijani cinema.
Who’s in it. Sevil stars Valentina Aslanova as Sevil, Hasan Mammadov as Balash, Zemfira Ismailova as Gulush and Safura Ibrahimova as Dilbar, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sevil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sevil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sevil (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sevil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sevil?
- Sevil stars Valentina Aslanova, Hasan Mammadov, Zemfira Ismailova, Safura Ibrahimova and Hamlet Gurbanov.
- When was Sevil released?
- Sevil was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.