Muradin Abulimit

Death of a Beauty

The tragic romance of Prince Kaisal and Mariyam from Uigur folklore.

Gobi Visitors

A geological prospector died of thirst in the desert, his wife sets up an inn there to help all prospectors. A young man comes and helps the lady to dig a well. They fall in love but he is actually a escaped prisoner.

Amanisa Khan

Dramatization of real-life Uyghur musician/concubine, Amannisa Khan.

Maimat's Unofficial Biography

Maimat, a young roast lamb seller, pretends to be a translator working at the Tourism Bureau while attending his friend's wedding.

翻身

吐鲁番情歌

幸福的向日葵

Amanisahan

A beautiful young woman, Amanisahan, becomes a princess when the handsome prince of a Muslim kingdom falls in love with her while hunting incognito. Due to her humble origin and lack of education, the new princess is persecuted and discriminated against. In order to be accepted, she works very hard to master the local traditional folk music [MuKamu]. This fairytale is actually a true story. Amanisahan's efforts were instrumental in preserving this important musical legacy for future generations.

A Woman Star in a Macho Ballroom

Gul disguises herself as a young man to travel around Xinjiang and experience life.

The Guide

Mai Mai Ti's 2008

On the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, Shawei Village faces harsh living conditions but thrives on a shared love for football. Children play daily in the sand dunes and poplar forests, and the sport brings joy to villagers of all ages. The peace is disrupted when Maimaiti, a reluctant county official, is mistakenly assigned to the village. Hoping for a quick promotion, he falsely claims that if the kids win the regional tournament, they’ll perform at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This well-intentioned lie sparks a wave of excitement. The entire village unites around the dream, turning a simple game into a symbol of hope, pride, and determination.

滚烫的青春

纳斯尔丁·阿凡提