Mongol

Based on the controversial writings of Russian historian Lev Gumilyov, director Sergei Bodrov's look at the early years in the life of the Mongol conqueror stars Japanese actor Tadanobu Asano as Temudgin (as he was then known), Honglei Sun as Mongol chieftain Jamukha, who was both Temudgin's close ...more

Genghis Khan is a historical titan, known, in gross terms, for being a tyrannical conqueror above all else. But Khan the man is steeped in mythology, eclipsed by his violent reputation and his personal story muddled with conflicting biographical accounts. Russian director Sergei Bodrov took on the ambitious task of painting a cinematic portrait of the ruler, which he did in epic strokes with Mongol, his broad biopic. The film’s title is telling, emphasizing that Khan, born Temudgin (Tadanobu ...more