City of Wind

For the city nicknamed "City of Winds", see Baku.
City of Wind
MongolianСэр сэр салхи
Directed byLkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir
Written byLkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir
Produced byKatia Khazak
Charlotte Vincent
Starring
  • Tergel Bold-Erdene
  • Nomin-Erdene Ariunbyamba
  • Bulgan Chuluunbat
  • Ganzorig Tsetsgee
  • Tsend-Ayush Nyamsuren
CinematographyVasco Carvalho Viana
Edited byMatthieu Taponier
Music byVasco Mendonça
Production
companies
  • Aurora Films
  • Guru Media
  • Uma Pedro No Sapato
  • Volya Films
  • 27 Films Production
  • VOO
Release date
  • August 31, 2023 (2023-08-31) (Venice)
Running time
103 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Mongolia
  • Portugal
  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Qatar
LanguageMongolian

City of Wind (Mongolian: Сэр сэр салхи, romanized: Sèr sèr salkhi, lit. 'Mister Mister Wind') is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir in her feature directorial debut.[1]

The film had its world premiere at the Orizzonti section of 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

  • Tergel Bold-Erdene
  • Nomin-Erdene Ariunbyamba
  • Bulgan Chuluunbat
  • Ganzorig Tsetsgee
  • Tsend-Ayush Nyamsuren

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]

It was again invited at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in 'Special program in focus' Teenage Minds, Teenage Movies section and it will be screened in October 2024.[6]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 100% approval rating based on 8 reviews with an average rating of 7/10.[7]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for City of Wind
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Venice Film Festival 9 September 2023 Orizzonti Award for Best Actor Tergel Bold-Erdene Won [8]
Orizzonti Award for Best Film Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Oscars: Venice Drama 'City Of Wind' From Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Set As Mongolia's 2024 Oscar Entry". Deadline. 4 October 2023.
  3. ^ Berra, John (31 August 2023). "'City Of Wind': Venice Review". Screen International. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  4. ^ Lazic, Elena (31 August 2023). "Review: City of Wind". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  5. ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  6. ^ "The 29th BIFF announces Special Program in Focus 'Teen Spirit, Teen Movie'". Busan International Film Festival. August 19, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "City of Wind". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  8. ^ Gularte, Alejandra (9 September 2023). "Poor Thing, Yorgos Lanthimos Wins Golden Lion at the Venice". Vulture. Retrieved 9 September 2023.