On a Tightrope
Synopsis
From director Petr Lom comes this metaphorical documentary that follows four Xinjiang province orphans learning the ancient practice of tightrope walking -- a tradition handed down by the Uighurs, China's biggest Muslim minority. But the government forbids the children from professing their faith, leaving them torn between Islamic values and those of atheistic communism. The film is the first in a trilogy about human rights in oppressive regimes.
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On A Tightrope Trailer for award-winning documentary film
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-12
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petr Lom
- Original Title
- On a Tightrope
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Release Date
- 01/01/2007
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Piraya Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petr Lom
Department Leadership Roster
Petr Lom
Director
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What is On a Tightrope about?
From director Petr Lom comes this metaphorical documentary that follows four Xinjiang province orphans learning the ancient practice of tightrope walking -- a tradition handed down by the Uighurs, China's biggest Muslim minority. But the government forbids the children from professing their faith, leaving them torn between Islamic values and those of atheistic communism. The film is the first in a trilogy about human rights in oppressive regimes.
Who directed On a Tightrope?
On a Tightrope was directed by Petr Lom.
Who stars in On a Tightrope?
The principal cast of On a Tightrope includes Not specified.
When was On a Tightrope released and how long is it?
On a Tightrope was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.