Mongol (R)
synopsis
"Mongol" delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of Genghis Khan, 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.
details
Drama
2 hr. 0 min.
Opened June 6th, 2008
MovieGoer Review
Mongol is a stunning and breathtakingly epic movie, reminiscent of great filmmakers such as David Lean. The legend of Genghis Khan brought to the screen with the kind of majestic scope it deserves.
Story
From Russian f... MORE
synopsis
"Mongol" delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of Genghis Khan, 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.
details
Drama
2 hr. 0 min.
Opened June 6th, 2008
MovieGoer Review
Mongol is a stunning and breathtakingly epic movie, reminiscent of great filmmakers such as David Lean. The legend of Genghis Khan brought to the screen with the kind of majestic scope it deserves.
Story
From Russian f... MORE
