City of Wind
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| Mongolian | Сэр сэр салхи |
| Directed by | Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir |
| Written by | Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir |
| Produced by | Katia Khazak Charlotte Vincent |
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| Cinematography | Vasco Carvalho Viana |
| Edited by | Matthieu Taponier |
| Music by | Vasco Mendonça |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
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| Language | Mongolian |
City of Wind (Mongolian: Сэр сэр салхи, romanized: Sèr sèr salkhi, lit. 'Cool Breeze') is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir in her feature directorial debut.[1] It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. It was selected as the Mongolian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.[2]
Plot[edit]
Ze is a chaman. He studies hard to succeed in life, while communing with the spirits of his ancestors to help the members of his community. Alas, when Ze meets Marla, his power wavers for the first time and another reality appears.
Cast[edit]
- Tergel Bold-Erdene
- Nomin-Erdene Ariunbyamba
- Bulgan Chuluunbat
- Ganzorig Tsetsgee
- Tsend-Ayush Nyamsuren
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[3][4] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section and it was screened on 7 October 2023.[5]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 100% approval rating based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 7.00/10.[6]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Venice Film Festival | 9 September 2023 | Orizzonti Award for Best Actor | Tergel Bold-Erdene | Won | [7] |
| Orizzonti Award for Best Film | Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (6 September 2023). "'City of Wind' Review: Modern and Ancient Mongolia Meet in a Striking, Poignant Youth Drama". Variety. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Oscars: Venice Drama 'City Of Wind' From Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Set As Mongolia's 2024 Oscar Entry". Deadline. 4 October 2023.
- ^ Berra, John (31 August 2023). "'City Of Wind': Venice Review". Screen International. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Lazic, Elena (31 August 2023). "Review: City of Wind". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "City of Wind". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ Gularte, Alejandra (9 September 2023). "Poor Thing, Yorgos Lanthimos Wins Golden Lion at the Venice". Vulture. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
External links[edit]
- City of Wind at IMDb
