Discover the best of Mongolian cinema, film, and television
Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Mongolia. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The cinema of Mongolia
Mongolian cinema is a world of endless horizons and epic legends, a film culture born from the vast, open steppe and the nation's proud nomadic spirit. Its international breakthrough arrived, quite literally, on the back of a camel. The world was utterly charmed by The Story of the Weeping Camel, a beautiful film that earned an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary and introduced a uniquely Mongolian style of storytelling. Director Byambasuren Davaa pioneered a form of docu-fiction, casting real nomadic families to tell poetic stories of their lives, blurring the line between reality and fable in a way that is deeply authentic. This artistic spirit has fuelled a domestic filmmaking boom. While historical epics celebrating the legacy of Chinggis Khaan are a source of immense national pride, a new generation is also crafting modern urban comedies, thrillers, and dramas, reflecting a country in dynamic change. These local blockbusters are hugely popular, and a thriving television scene produces hit series that are a central part of modern life. What makes Mongolian cinema so magical is its profound connection to the land and its traditions. It’s a cinema where the breathtaking landscape is always a main character, telling stories of survival, family, and a spirit as unbreakable as the wind that sweeps across the steppe.
Best Mongolian series
Genghis Khan 2004
Genghis Khan is a Chinese-Mongolian co-produced television series based on the life story of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Ba Sen, who starred as Genghis Khan in the series, is actually a descendant of Chagatai, the second son of Genghis Khan. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China in 2004 and was also aired on KBS in South Korea between September and December 2005.
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Best Mongolian movies
Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan 2007
The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan, a slave who went on to conquer half the world in the 11th century.
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The Story of the Weeping Camel 2003
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.
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The Cave of the Yellow Dog 2005
The little nomad girl, Nansal, finds a baby dog in the Mongolian veld, who becomes her best friend - against all rejections of her parents. A story about a Mongolian family of nomads - their traditional way of life and the rising call of the City.
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Z Zone 2024
In a remote corner of the world, a group of troubled youths finds themselves whisked away to a mysterious military base after a series of misbehaviors. Expecting little more than a stern reprimand, they are instead thrust into a world of secrets and shadows. In a desperate bid for freedom, they must unravel the mysteries of the base and confront the sinister forces that lurk in the shadows. But with time running out and danger lurking around every corner, the odds of survival grow slimmer by the minute. Courage, strength, and sacrifice, would they finally escape the clutches of the base and emerge from the darkness into the light?
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Aberrance 2022
An estranged couple takes a retreat in the woods. Foreboding neighbors, frivolous friends, and dark unseen forces lead to a shocking conclusion.
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The Circle of Death 2024
A man haunted by deadly visions struggles to break a generational curse that has tormented his family.
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