Question 1

What unusual step did the filmmakers take before shooting 'Mongol'?

Accepted Answer

Director Sergei Bodrov and Production Designer Dashi Namdakov visited Mongolia's chief shaman in Ulan Bator to ask permission to film about Genghis Khan's life, which the shaman noted was unique.

Question 2

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Mongol'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the European Film Awards, National Board of Review, Academy Awards, San Francisco International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 3

How was the actress for Börte discovered for the film?

Accepted Answer

Khulan Chuluun, who had never acted before, was found by chance by casting director Gulshat Omarova at the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia while she was studying journalism.

Question 4

What was the original plan for 'Mongol' as a film series?

Accepted Answer

It was initially the first part of a projected trilogy, but after production difficulties, director Sergei Bodrov later decided to combine parts 2 and 3 into one sequel, though work on it eventually ceased.

Question 5

Where was 'Mongol' primarily filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot mainly in Kazakhstan and China, with Inner Mongolia in China serving as a key location due to its large Mongolian population.

Question 6

Why did the filmmakers visit a shaman before making this movie about Genghis Khan?

Accepted Answer

Director Sergei Bodrov and Production Designer Dashi Namdakov visited Mongolia's chief shaman in Ulan Bator to ask permission to film about Genghis Khan's life, and were told they were the only ones who had ever asked.

Question 7

What was unique about the production logistics for this historical epic?

Accepted Answer

The film took 14 months to shoot with a crew of 400 people and over 1500 extras, requiring over 30 interpreters on set due to the many nationalities involved.

Question 8

Where was 'Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan' primarily filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot primarily in Kazakhstan and China, with Inner Mongolia serving as the main location in China.

Question 9

How was the actress who played Börte discovered for her first acting role?

Accepted Answer

Khulan Chuluun, who had never acted before, was discovered by chance at the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia when a casting director saw her while renewing her visa.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured this historical drama?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival (2007), San Francisco International Film Festival (2008), and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2010).

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan

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