Fantasy movie about Chinggis Khaan premiered in China
‘Chinggis Khan' historical epic film directed by Hasi Chaolu premiered in China.
‘Chinggis Khan' historical epic film premiered in China. Directed by Hasi Chaolu from China's Mongol ethnic minority group, Inner Mongolia and produced by French director Jean-Jacques Annaud, the film follows the story of the founder of the Mongol Empire, Temujin, who was born in 1162 to a tribal leader's family on the northern steppe of Northeast Asia and how he became Chinggis Khan in 1206. Unlike previous Chinese or overseas productions that have focused on Temujin's political and actual battles with other tribes as he made his way to power, the film turns the young ruler's biggest rival into a tribe that is trying to rule the steppe through dark magic. The latest trailer even showcases Temujin, seen as the reincarnation of the Mongolian god of war in the story, fight against a huge demonic creature from the hell under a stormy sky. Most notably Chinggis Khan was played by Hong Kong actor William Chan and also three out of the five main characters were played by Han Chinese ethnic majority actors. The film has also been selected to be the closing film at the 8th Beijing International Film Festival.
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