The Uyghurs (1977)
Filmed in western China in the late 1970s, this documentary portrays the Uyghur people, a Turkic-speaking Muslim minority living in the Xinjiang region. Directed by Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan-Ivens, the film documents daily life and cultural practices during the closing years of the Cultural Revolution, situating Uyghur identity within the broader political and social framework of the People’s Republic of China.
Director: Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: April 1, 1977
Country: France
Language: Français, Uighur
Original Language: fr
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Uyghurs about?
- Filmed in western China in the late 1970s, this documentary portrays the Uyghur people, a Turkic-speaking Muslim minority living in the Xinjiang region. Directed by Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan-Ivens, the film documents daily life and cultural practices during the closing years of the Cultural Revolution, situating Uyghur identity within the broader political and social framework of the People’s Republic of China.
- Who directed The Uyghurs?
- The Uyghurs was directed by Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens.
- How long is The Uyghurs?
- The Uyghurs has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Uyghurs?
- The Uyghurs is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Uyghurs produced?
- The Uyghurs was produced in France.