Documentary · 2023 · 30m

Behind the Mask

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Director
Håvard Bustnes
Cast
Abduweli Ayup as Himself "Mr. Wang Leizhan" as The officer Mirigul Mosa Ayup as Herself Mesude Ayup as Herself Uyghuriye Ayup as Herself Gheyret Ømernijaz as Himself
Crew
Anders Teigen — Editor Håvard Bustnes — Writer Håvard Bustnes — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
familyhuman rightsuyghur ethnicity
Key Collaborators
Håvard Bustnes Director Anders Teigen Editor Håvard Bustnes Writer Håvard Bustnes Producer
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