Daughter of Genghis
Jackson Doc Fest, Best Documentary
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DocsBarcelona (2024): Winner, Best New Talent Award
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CPH:DOX (2024): Nominee, F:ACT Award
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Docs Against Gravity 2024
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Hot Docs 2024
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Jackson Doc Fest, Best Documentary + DocsBarcelona (2024): Winner, Best New Talent Award + CPH:DOX (2024): Nominee, F:ACT Award + Docs Against Gravity 2024 + Hot Docs 2024 +
Synopsis
Daughter of Genghis is an epic journey spanning 7 years, following Gerel, a violent neo-nationalist, who runs a gang of women in the underworld of the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar.
Gerel is fighting for both motherland and motherhood. Her son Temuulen is neglected in this fight, but slowly she embraces her responsibilities as a mother while abandoning her violent path.
Production Facts
Duration: 89 min
Country of Origin: Denmark, Mongolia
Language of dialogue: Mongolian
Release: 2024 at CPH:DOX
Crew
Production Company: Elk Film, Taskovski Films
Producer: Andreas Dalsgaard
Directors and Cinematographers: Kristoffer Juel, Christian Als
Editor: Estephan Wagner
Screenplay: Estephan Wagner, Knud Brix
Awards
Jackson Doc Fest (2024): Winner, Best Documentary
DocsBarcelona (2024): Winner, Best New Talent Award
CPH:DOX (2024): Nominee, F:ACT Award
Nominated for best film at Docs Against Gravity 2024
Hot Docs 2024
DOK.fest Munich
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