Through the films, you can see the culture of a country, its development periods, society, food, people, or the way they talk, and so much more. It is a great way to discover a country. Aaand, it is fun!
Mongolian film industry has been changing and developing over the years. However, every country has its own ‘golden era’ in movies. We are introducing you to four of the most popular movies of Mongolia. Let’s take look:
"Under the power of the eternal sky"
Director – BALJINNYAM Begz
Script – MAAM Dugerjav, ERDENE Senge, BATBAYAR Daram
Music – JANTSANNOROV Natsag
Lead actor - Chinggis Khaan – ENKHTAIVAN Agvaantseren
Genre - War, Historical drama, Biographical.
1990s. It was a challenging time for filmmakers, due to influence of the market economy in Mongolia, many cinemas were closed down. However, cooperating with foreign productions, the greatest piece of arts were born. One of them is definitely “Under the Power of the Eternal Sky”.
This film is a masterpiece! Created by some of the most respected and experienced Mongolian artists, the film shows the life of Chinggis Khaan, from early years until the end. Moreover, you can see how the great emperor united all the Mongols under one rule and Mongolians’ skill in the arts of war.
If you want to see the historical events and hear amazing melodies, sit back and enjoy the movie!
Queen Mandukhai the Wise
Director – BALJINNYAM Begz
Script –NATSAGDORJ Shagdarjav
Music – JANTSANNOROV Natsag
Lead actress - Queen Mandukhai – SUVD Namsrai
Genre - War, Historical drama, Biographical.
“Queen Mandukhai the Wise” was released in 1989. This work of art based on a recounting of the last queen of Mongol Empire.
She was the Empress of Post-imperial Mongolia. She reunited the Mongols with Dayan Khan in the 15th century. Mandukhai was the only daughter of Chorosbai (grand councillor) of the Ongud Mongols in eastern Mongolia. Her family was aristocrats and her father taught her how to read, ride a horse and use sword techniques. At the age of 18, Mandukhai was forced to marry to Manduul Khan.
Queen Mandukhai protected her country, reunited Mongols, defeated many times and was betrayed by her generals. She was and has been an idol for Mongolians and played one of the most significant roles in Mongolian history.
The movie plot sometimes differ from the history as to make more dramatic scenes and attractions.
The 30th anniversary since the premiere of the historic film ‘Queen Mandukhai the Wise’ was be held in 2018.
If you are interested in historical movies, we would strongly recommend “Queen Mandukhai the Wise”.
Words from the Heart
Director – BAT-ULZII Osor, BAYARSAIKHAN Damba
Script –NOROV Dalkhaa
Composer – JANTSANNOROV Natsag
Lead actors – SARANTUYA Sambuu, ERDENETSETSEG.B
Genre: Drama.
Believe me. There is so much to say! I mean, where to start?
Beautiful summer scenes, Mongolian culture, typical nomad families, and their daily lives. The purest and eternal love between a mother and her child, unkind shadow of war and its damage to every soul during war time. All in one movie! The film cast was exceptionally amazing especially the little girl who was 8 years old at that time.
The film was inspired by the novel “Eternal Call” by D.Norov and released in 2001.
The only son of this family Deleg goes to war and hasn’t contacted with his family for four years. Even though many men was after her, his wife keeps the promise to her husband and waits faithfully while taking care of her daughter and stepmother. But life wasn’t easy for them. The mother passes away. The daughter left heartbroken and decides to stay with her grandmother even her father returned.
At the end of the film the girl hugs her father with tearful eyes and whispers in his ears, “She said, she waited for you”.
I bet there is no one watched this movie without shedding a single tear. You wouldn’t want to miss a minute!
The Crystal Clear Tamir River
Director – DORJPALAM Ravjaa
Script – LODOIDAMBA Chadraabal
Music – NAMSRAIJAV Tsegmid
Lead actors – BAATAR Norov, TSEVELSUREN Purev, OCHIRBAT Ayurzana, DAMIRAN Jamiyan, SANDUIJAV Togtokh
Genre – Drama, Romance, War
The best novel of the 20th century “The Crystal Clear Tamir River” was Mongolian writer Lodoidamba Chadraabal’s greatest work. This must-read-book was translated into several languages, Russian, German, Japanese, etc.
Later (1970-1973), the novel was made into a movie trilogy by Dorjpalam Ravjaa. Beside the best film crew, the messages to audience were priceless. There so many lines and quotes that reveal the truth about Mongol society in the 20s and differences between wealthy and poor.
An honest man, with his wife and son goes in search of work. The family was poor but happy together. He reaches the farm of a rich breeder and becomes his servant. In order to support his family, he has to bear all kinds of humiliations against which he ultimately will rebel.
Mongolians continuously try to protect their country and freedom. One of the heroes ultimately joins the communist revolutionary camp and fight against the counter revolutionary troops recruited by Baron Ungern.
You want to hear a secret? The main plot of the novel “The Crystal Clear Tamir River” takes place around Tamir River which is located in Khangai Mountains, Arkhangai province, Mongolia. You can visit there and enjoy the beauty of nature. Perhaps you can bring the book and read it by the riverside which will make it more alive and exciting!
