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Tsogt Taij

Цогт тайж

1945 · 155 min · Drama

This historical epic dramatizes the life of Tsogt Khuntaij, the 17th-century Mongolian prince and poet who fought to defend Mongolian independence and Buddhism against rival powers. A landmark of early Mongolian cinema.

Why it’s here

Mongol Kino identifies this two-part historical epic as Mongolia’s leading film of the twentieth century; its scale, visual design, and Mongolian institutional authorship make it the anchor of the national canon.

Runtime

155 min

Genre

Drama · War · Romance

Mood

tense · romantic · thoughtful

Entry

some context

Best for

first visit · film history