Kendinize — Qayidin Komediya

"Kendinize Qayidin" (Return to Yourselves) refers to the 2007 Azerbaijani tragicomedy film directed by Izzet Azizov. The film serves as a satirical critique of familial neglect and cultural disconnect in modern society. Plot Overview

: A poignant moment in the film highlights how an English character, Michael, speaks Azerbaijani fluently and knows the "kalimeyi-shahadat" (Islamic declaration of faith), while Ziyadkhan—a local—cannot recall it in his final moments. This is used as a metaphor for foreigners knowing local traditions better than the locals themselves. Kendinize Qayidin Komediya

: The film mocks the younger generation's loss of traditional values and their superficial priorities. Cast and Characters The film features several well-known Azerbaijani actors: Rauf Şahsuvarov as Ziyadkhan Brilliant Babayeva as Gülnisə Elməddin Cəfərov as Xuduş Azər Axşam as Nuruş Elman Rəfiyev as Michael (the English character) Viewing Context Genre : Tragicomic drama. Runtime : Approximately 105 minutes. "Kendinize Qayidin" (Return to Yourselves) refers to the