The Uyghurs
Les ouigours
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
- Original Title
- Les ouigours
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Uighur
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Joris Ivens, Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Director
Joris Ivens
Writer
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Writer
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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.
Who stars in The Uyghurs?
The principal cast of The Uyghurs includes Not specified.
When was The Uyghurs released and how long is it?
The Uyghurs was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 30m.