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The Uyghurs

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Filmed in western China in the late 1970s, this documentary portrays the Uyghur people, a Turkic-speaking Muslim minority living in the Xinjiang region. Directed by Joris Ivens and Marceline Loridan-Ivens, the film documents daily life and…

DirectorsJoris Ivens·Marceline Loridan-Ivens
WritersJoris Ivens·Marceline Loridan-Ivens

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The Uyghurs — streaming FAQ

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Is The Uyghurs on Netflix?

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The Uyghurs hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 20, 1977. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.