

Afanti
阿凡提
Synopsis
"Afandi" is adapted from Xinjiang Uyghur folklore. The protagonist Avanti uses his ingenuity and wisdom to act for the working people and fight injustices, reflecting the strong love and hatred of the people. China's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979
Top Cast
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- Director
- Xiao Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuhu Wang, Xiao Lang
- Original Title
- 阿凡提
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiao Lang
Yuhu Wang, Xiao Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Yuhu Wang
Screenplay
Xiao Lang
Screenplay
Xiao Lang
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afanti
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What is Afanti about?
"Afandi" is adapted from Xinjiang Uyghur folklore. The protagonist Avanti uses his ingenuity and wisdom to act for the working people and fight injustices, reflecting the strong love and hatred of the people. China's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979
Who directed Afanti?
Afanti was directed by Xiao Lang.
Who stars in Afanti?
The principal cast of Afanti includes Tuigon Achmed, Guzhalinur, Tong Zirong.
When was Afanti released and how long is it?
Afanti was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
