"Afandi" is adapted from Xinjiang Uyghur folklore. The protagonist Avanti uses his ingenuity and wisdom to act for the working people and fight injustices, reflecting the strong love and hatred of the people. China's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979
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Xiao Lang Director · Yuhu Wang Screenplay
First release September 21, 1981 · Produced in China · Original title 阿凡提
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Beijing Film Studio
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China
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Original title
阿凡提
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · September 21, 1981
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