Behind the Mask
Synopsis
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.
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Tromsø International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Håvard Bustnes
- Screenplay & Story
- Håvard Bustnes
- Original Score
- Kristoffer Lo
- Original Title
- Behind the Mask
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Uighur
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Budget
- $175
- Production Studios
- UpNorth Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Håvard Bustnes
Håvard Bustnes
Kristoffer Lo
Anders Teigen
Håvard Bustnes
Department Leadership Roster
Håvard Bustnes
Director
Håvard Bustnes
Producer
Anders Teigen
Editor
Håvard Bustnes
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Behind the Mask.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Mask
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Behind the Mask includes Abduweli Ayup, "Mr. Wang Leizhan", Mirigul Mosa Ayup, Mesude Ayup, Uyghuriye Ayup.
When was Behind the Mask released and how long is it?
Behind the Mask was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind the Mask?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind the Mask was composed by Kristoffer Lo.