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]
 | This article needs a plot summary. (September 2023) |
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
