Mongol January 9, 2009

FLICS presents Mongol.

MONGOL
Director: Sergei Bodrov
Based on leading scholarly accounts and written by Bodrov and Arif Aliyev, MONGOL delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. MONGOL shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested: his relationship with his wife, Borte, his lifelong love and most trusted advisor.

SYNOPSIS: Based on leading scholarly accounts and written by Bodrov and Arif Aliyev, Mongol delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring , fearless and visionary leader. Mongol shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested--his relationship with his wife, Borte, his life long love and most trusted advisor.
GENRE: Drama
STUDIO: Pictutehouse
DIRECTOR: Sergei Bodrow
STARRING: Tadanobu Asano, Channing Tatum, Khulan Chuluun, Amadu Mamadakov, Odnyam Odsuren
MPAA RATING: R
RUNTIME: 120 minutes

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.mongolmovie.com


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