Summary

Mongol illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in his stunning historical epic. 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.

Cast

Aliya … Oelun

Tegen Ao … Charkhu

Tadanobu Asano … Temudjin

Ying Bai … Merchant with Golden Ring

Khulan Chuluun … Börte

Bao Di … Todoen

Bayertsetseg Erdenebat … Young Borte

Deng Ba Te Er … Daritai

You Er … Sorgan-Shira

Sai Xing Ga … Chiledu

Release Dates

France 9 April 2008

Belgium 7 May 2008

Italy 9 May 2008

UK 6 June 2008

USA 6 June 2008 (limited)

Australia 19 June 2008

Germany 7 August 2008

Austria 8 August 2008

Israel 14 August 2008

Netherlands 14 August 2008