City of Wind explained

City of Wind
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Director:Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir
Producer:Katia Khazak
Charlotte Vincent
Music:Vasco Mendonça
Cinematography:Vasco Carvalho Viana
Editing:Matthieu Taponier
Runtime:103 minutes
Language:Mongolian

City of Wind 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

Ze is a shaman. He studies hard to succeed in life, while communing with the spirits of his ancestors to help the members of his community. When Ze meets Maralaa, his power wavers for the first time and another reality appears.

Cast

Release

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

Critical response

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

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Date of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Venice Film Festival9 September 2023Orizzonti Award for Best ActorTergel Bold-Erdene[7]
Orizzonti Award for Best FilmLkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir

Notes and References

  1. News: Kiang . Jessica . 'City of Wind' Review: Modern and Ancient Mongolia Meet in a Striking, Poignant Youth Drama . 8 September 2023 . . 6 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Oscars: Venice Drama 'City Of Wind' From Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Set As Mongolia's 2024 Oscar Entry. 4 October 2023 . Deadline.
  3. News: Berra . John . 'City Of Wind': Venice Review . 8 September 2023 . . 31 August 2023 . en.
  4. News: Lazic . Elena . Review: City of Wind . 8 September 2023 . . 31 August 2023 . en.
  5. Web site: The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List . Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. September 9, 2023. en.
  6. Web site: City of Wind. . . 12 April 2023. en.
  7. Web site: Poor Thing, Yorgos Lanthimos Wins Golden Lion at the Venice. Gularte. Alejandra. 9 September 2023. Vulture. 9 September 2023.