Khadak

Original Title|Khadak

1' 44" | 2006 (Completed)

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Regisseur	Jessica Woodworth, Peter Brosens
Scenarist	Peter Brosens, Jessica Woodworth
Producent Contact	Peter Brosens

Full credits

The mythical story of a 17-year-old Mongolian herder faced with his destiny to become a shaman. When a plague hits the land, all the animals are killed and the nomads are forcibly relocated to mining towns. He subsequently discovers that this plague was actually a ruse intended to eradicate their way of life.

synopsis

The mythical story of a 17-year-old Mongolian herder faced with his destiny to become a shaman. When a plague hits the land, all the animals are killed and the nomads are forcibly relocated to mining towns. He subsequently discovers that this plague was actually a ruse intended to eradicate their way of life.
L’histoire fabuleuse d’un gardien de troupeaux mongol confronté à son destin de shaman. Lorsqu’une épidémie dévaste le pays, tous les animaux sont tués et les nomades sont délocalisés de force dans les villes minières. Il découvre par la suite que cette épidémie était en fait un stratagème pour éradiquer leur style de vie.

Credits

Regisseur
Jessica Woodworth, Peter Brosens
Scenarist
Peter Brosens, Jessica Woodworth
Producent Contact
Peter Brosens
Cast
Dulamsuren Dagvadorj, Batzuul Khayankhyarvaa, Banzar Damchaa
Editing
Nico Leunen
Photography
Rimvydas Leipus
Music
Michel Schöpping and Altan Urag

Format

Creation details

Type
Film
Category
Fiction
Genre
Year of production

2006
Production status
Completed
Original title
Khadak
Original language
Mongolian

Technical specs

Running time
1' 44"
Aspect ratio
1.33:1 (4:3)
Available formats
35mm
Colour
Colour

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Contact

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Festivals & awards

Festivals

2010: Febiofest International Film Festival Prague (CZE) / Belgische Filmcyclus Filmoteca Española in Spanje (ESP) / European Film Festival of Amman (JOR) / Etnia Film Festival (FIN) / Festival Du Cinéma Belge (BE)

Awards

2008: Special Mention / Photography Prize (Avanca - International Meeting Of Cinema, Tv, Video And Multimedia)2007: Best Female Lead, Best Male Lead (Asian Festival of First Films ) / Golden Aphrodite / BEST COSTUMES / BEST ART DIRECTOR / BEST MUSICAL SCORE / BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY / BEST DIRECTOR (C