Behind the Mask (2023)
Survivor Abduweli flees a Chinese Uyghur internment camp to Norway. Now, heading to Germany to confront a past torturer, his daughter’s panic attack forces a choice: exposing Uyghur genocide for the world, or shielding his family from painful memories.
Director: Håvard Bustnes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: November 13, 2023
Cast
- Abduweli Ayup - Himself
- "Mr. Wang Leizhan" - The officer
- Mirigul Mosa Ayup - Herself
- Mesude Ayup - Herself
- Uyghuriye Ayup - Herself
- Gheyret Ømernijaz - Himself
Screenplay
Music: Kristoffer Lo
Editing: Anders Teigen
Production: UpNorth Film
Language: 普通话, English, Uighur
Budget: $175
Original Language: en
Keywords
family, human rights, uyghur ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind the Mask about?
- Survivor Abduweli flees a Chinese Uyghur internment camp to Norway. Now, heading to Germany to confront a past torturer, his daughter’s panic attack forces a choice: exposing Uyghur genocide for the world, or shielding his family from painful memories.
- Who directed Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask was directed by Håvard Bustnes.
- Who stars in Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask stars Abduweli Ayup, "Mr. Wang Leizhan", Mirigul Mosa Ayup, Mesude Ayup, Uyghuriye Ayup, Gheyret Ømernijaz.
- How long is Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask had a budget of $175.