Mother River (2024)

面纱之河

In Xinjiang, in northwest China, an underground river brings life to the desert for the Uyghur people. An ancient construction whose waters flow from the depths of the earth to the lush grape fields, the Karez is known to those who benefit from it as the Mother River.

Date of release

2024-07-06

Genres

Documentary, Family

Director

Cristina Neves

Casting

• Kurban Simayi — Himself
• Emid Khan Aiwadulla — Herself
• Mayinuer — Mother River (voice)

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