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Behind the Mask (2023): Cast

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Behind the Mask is a 2023 documentary directed by Håvard Bustnes, starring Abduweli Ayup, Uyghuriye Ayup and Mesude Ayup. It runs 30 minutes and was made on a reported $175,695 budget.

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Behind the Mask (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
30 min
Director
Håvard Bustnes
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$175.7K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Behind the Mask About?

The premise of Behind the Mask without spoilers.

After escaping a Chinese Uyghur internment camp and finding refuge in Norway, Abduweli journeys to Germany to confront a past tormentor. A sudden panic attack from his daughter complicates his mission, forcing him to choose between exposing the Uyghur genocide to the world and protecting his family from the trauma of their experiences.

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Cast & crew

Behind the Mask Cast & Characters

Abduweli Ayup leads the cast, with Uyghuriye Ayup and Mesude Ayup. Directed by Håvard Bustnes; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Håvard Bustnes

More films directed by Håvard Bustnes: The Gardener, the Buddhist & the Spy, Name of the Game, Golden Dawn Girls and Two Raging Grannies.

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FAQ

Behind the Mask FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Behind the Mask, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask runs 30 minutes.

When was Behind the Mask released?

Behind the Mask was released on November 13, 2023.

Who directed Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask was directed by Håvard Bustnes.

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Who is in the cast of Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask stars Abduweli Ayup, Uyghuriye Ayup and Mesude Ayup, among 6 credited actors.

What was the budget of Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask had a reported budget of $175,695.

Does Behind the Mask have a post-credit scene?

No. Behind the Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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