Mongol [WS] [Blu-ray]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Based on the controversial writings of Russian historian Lev Gumilyov, director Sergei Bodrov's look at the early years in the life of the Mongol conqueror stars Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano as Temudgin (as he was then known), Honglei Sun as Mongol chieftain Jamukha, who was both Temudgin's close friend and mortal enemy, and newcomer Khulan Chuluun as his wife, Borte. Born in the year 1162, Temudgen's childhood was marred by tragedy and peril. But a great battle would seal Temudgen's fate forever, and though history often paints him as a brute, the truth is much more complex. Few historians make mention of the role Temudgen's wife, Borte, played in advising her husband and elevating him to greatness. With Borte by his side, Temudgen would rise to become a fearless visionary whose legacy would still prove potent enough to stir controversy centuries after his death. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Number of Discs: 1
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1

AWARDS

• Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

•     Nominated Best Foreign Language Film - 2007

• Broadcast Film Critics Association

•     Nominated Best Foreign Language Film - 2008

• Houston Film Critics

•     Won Best Foreign Language Film - 2008

• Las Vegas Film Critics Association

•     Won Best Foreign Film - 2008

• Miami International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2008

• National Board of Review

•     Won Best Foreign Language Film - 2008

• Palm Springs International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2008

• San Francisco International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2008

• Santa Barbara International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2008

• Seattle International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2008

• SXSW

•     Film Presented - 2008

• Toronto International Film Festival

•     Film Presented - 2007

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Tadanobu Asano - Temudgin/Genghis Khan
       Sun Hong - Lei - Jamukha
       Khulan Chuluun - Borte
       Odnyam Odsuren - Young Temudgin
       Amarbold Yuvinbayar - Young Jamukha
       Bayartsetseg Erdenabat - Young Borte
       Amadu Mamadakov - Targutai
       Ba Sen - Esugei
       Bu Ren - Taichar

• Director:

  Sergei Bodrov

• Producer:

  Anton Melnik, Sergei Bodrov, Sergei Selyanov

• Screenwriter:

  Arif Aliyev, Sergei Bodrov

• Cinematographer:

  Rogier Stoffers, Sergei Trofimov

• Composer (Music Score):

  Tuomas Kantelinen

• Editor:

  Valdís Óskarsdóttir, Zach Staenberg

• Production Designer:

  Dashi Namdakov

• Co-producer:

  Gulnara Sarsenova, Manuela Stehr, Stefan Arndt, Zhang Xia

• Executive Producer:

  Alec Shulmann, Bob Berney, Bulat Galimgereyev

• Costume Designer:

  Karin Lohr

• Sound/Sound Designer:

  Bruno Tarriere, Maksim Belovolov

• Casting:

  Guka Omarova

• Additional Music:

  Altan Urag

• Stunts Coordinator:

  Jung Doo-hong, Zhaidarbek Kunguzhinov

• Visual Effects Producer:

  Nikita Argunov