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A Messenger of the People

Ардын элч

1959 · 83 min · Drama

A Mongolian historical drama following a people's envoy amid the struggles of the revolutionary period. A work of the country's classic cinema.

Why it’s here

Dejidiin Jigjid’s revolutionary adventure became an early landmark of Mongolian feature filmmaking and remains one of the works officially described as the face of the national industry.

Runtime
83 min
Genre
Drama
Mood
thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · film history
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Part of 10 Essential Films from Mongolia

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