The Story of the Weeping Camel

Ингэн нулимс (Ingen Nulims)

Directed by Byambasuren Davaa (Даваагийн Бямбасүрэн), Luigi Falorni

2003•87 min
Mood
Tender
Language
Mongolian

Synopsis

When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

Trailer

Selected Awards

Winner

Directors Guild of America Award

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary (2005)

Winner

European Film Awards

Best Documentary (2003)

Nominee

Academy Award

Best Documentary Feature (2005)

Footnote

  1. First

    Mongolia's official submission for Best Foreign Language Film — at the 76th Academy Awards, before its later Oscar nomination for Best Documentary

Main Cast

JAJanchiv AyurzanaUrgroßvater Janchiv
COChimed OhinUrgroßmutter Chimed
AGAmgaabazar GonsonGroßvater Amgaa
ZNZeveljamz NyamGroßmutter Zevel
IAIkhbayar AmgaabazarVater Ikchee
OAOdgerel AyuschMutter Odgoo
EIEnkhbulgan IkhbayarÄlterer Bruder Dude
UIUuganbaatar IkhbayarJüngerer Bruder Ugna

Director