Nisakhan
妮莎罕
Synopsis
The film is based on the life of Nisakhan, a folk artist from Kuche County in Xinjiang. It chronicles her lifelong dedication to preserving Kuche folk songs while confronting conservative forces and religious extremism in the old society, showcasing her artistic contribution of collecting and compiling over 300 folk songs. Through the tragic love story between the protagonist and Tursun, the film traces Nisakhan's life journey—how she used art to resist oppression and, after liberation, celebrated the new China through her songs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jurat
- Original Title
- 妮莎罕
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Uighur
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tianshan Film Studio, Urumqi Longbo Cultural Media Advertising Co., Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jurat
Department Leadership Roster
Jurat
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nisakhan
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What is Nisakhan about?
The film is based on the life of Nisakhan, a folk artist from Kuche County in Xinjiang. It chronicles her lifelong dedication to preserving Kuche folk songs while confronting conservative forces and religious extremism in the old society, showcasing her artistic contribution of collecting and compiling over 300 folk songs. Through the tragic love story between the protagonist and Tursun, the film traces Nisakhan's life journey—how she used art to resist oppression and, after liberation, celebrated the new China through her songs.
Who directed Nisakhan?
Nisakhan was directed by Jurat.
Who stars in Nisakhan?
The principal cast of Nisakhan includes Baihetiyaer Eziz, Kunduzai Tasi, Chen Yuan, Kalibinuer Keyimu.
When was Nisakhan released and how long is it?
Nisakhan was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.