The story of Afanti

The exaggerated modeling and humorous dialogue in the Western Regions style make this legendary bearded man known to women and children alike. This person called Afanti is actually a symbol of wisdom throughout history, both hating evil and loving justice, as well as being humorous and witty. Afanti makes the greedy and foolish Bayi King and the king tremble with fear. Afanti lets all ugly things receive unexpected punishments and retributions that leave them laughing and crying helplessly. Afanti is a legendary figure that has been passed down in the Xinjiang region for a long time. Since being shaped into a puppet image in a certain year, he has been very popular. After the first film's success, it continued to be made into a multi-episode series. In a certain year, it won the Excellent Art Film Award from the Ministry of Culture, the Best Art Film Award at the 3rd China Film Hundred Flowers Awards, and the First Prize for Art Films at the National Ethnic Minority Theme Film Tenglong Awards. In a certain year, it won the First Prize at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival in the United States. Stories of Afanti selling tree shade, stories of Afanti about rabbits delivering messages, stories of Afanti about miraculous doctors, stories of Afanti comparing wisdom, stories of Afanti about stingy people, stories of Afanti about talking donkeys, stories of Afanti about cleverly solving cases, stories of Afanti about stealing donkeys, stories of Afanti about hunting records, stories of Afanti seeking joy, stories of Afanti about treasure donkeys, stories of Afanti about strange weddings, stories of Afanti about true and false Afantis. Afanti is not a personal name but a title originating from the Turkic language, meaning Mr. or teacher, which is a term of respect for learned and knowledgeable people. The real name of Afanti in the stories is Nasreddin. He is intelligent, industrious, brave, full of righteousness, and dares to despise the ruling class such as kings and all corrupt things. Sometimes he is a scholar with vast knowledge, sometimes he becomes illiterate. One moment he can be a close minister by the emperor's side, the next moment he is a bachelor wandering around and a farmer. He has engaged in many professions such as laborer, cart driver, barber, doctor, honey seller, etc. However, although people have given Afanti different professions, providing him with great flexibility and randomness, one thing remains unchanged: Afanti is always a fighter who bravely resists the exploiting class and various corrupt practices. He is humorous, approachable, amiable, and a spokesperson for the common people, telling countless jokes. When dealing with kings, ministers, officials, judges, landlords, and crooked merchants, Afanti is confrontational, replying with sharp wit and giving them what they deserve, making them appear ridiculous and disheveled. But when treating friends, guests, craftsmen, children, and his selfish and lazy wife, while satirizing and mocking, he does not let the other party lose their dignity or feel embarrassed, allowing people to understand some philosophical truths of life while laughing heartily.