Mongol
Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (PRISONER OF THE MOUNTAINS) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in his stunning historical epic, MONGOL. 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.
"Japanese indie idol Asano smolders as maverick Temudgin [Khan]." (Alissa Simon, Variety)
"Adventure story, love story, history lesson: What's not to like?" (Lewis Beale, Film Journal International)
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Where it played at Laemmle — 11 engagements
- One ColoradoFri, Jul 25 – Tue, Aug 12, 2008 · 3 weeks
- Rancho NiguelFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 31, 2008 · 6 weeks
- Paseo CamarilloFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 31, 2008 · 6 weeks
- Fallbrook 7Fri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 24, 2008 · 5 weeks
- PasadenaPlayhouse 7Fri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 24, 2008 · 5 weeks
- LidoFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 24, 2008 · 5 weeks
- CameoMon, Jul 14 – Thu, Jul 17, 2008 · 4 days
- ClaremontClaremont 5Fri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 17, 2008 · 4 weeks
- Westlake VillageFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 17, 2008 · 4 weeks
- Santa MonicaMonica Film CenterFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 10, 2008 · 3 weeks
- CamelotFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 10, 2008 · 3 weeks