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Nisakhan (2016)

Nisakhan (2016)

Drama
Release Date: 2016, December 21
Directors: Jurat
Countries: China
Production: Tianshan Film Studio, Urumqi Longbo Cultural Media Advertising Co., Ltd
Cast: Chen Yuan, Baihetiyaer Eziz, Kunduzai Tasi, Kalibinuer Keyimu

Overview:

The film is based on the life of Nisakhan, a folk artist from Kuche County in Xinjiang. It chronicles her lifelong dedication to preserving Kuche folk songs while confronting conservative forces and religious extremism in the old society, showcasing her artistic contribution of collecting and compiling over 300 folk songs. Through the tragic love story between the protagonist and Tursun, the film traces Nisakhan's life journey—how she used art to resist oppression and, after liberation, celebrated the new China through her songs.