City of Wind

City of Wind (Mongolian: Сэр сэр салхи, romanized: Sèr sèr salkhi, lit. 'Cool Breeze') is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir. This is also her feature film debut.[1] It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. It was selected as the Mongolian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.[2]

City of Wind
MongolianСэр сэр салхи
Directed byLkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir
Written byLkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir
Produced byKatia Khazak
Charlotte Vincent
Starring
  • Tergel Bold-Erdene
  • Nomin-Erdene Ariunbyamba
  • Bulgan Chuluunbat
  • Ganzorig Tsetsgee
  • Tsend-Ayush Nyamsuren
CinematographyVasco Carvalho Viana
Edited byMatthieu Taponier
Music byVasco Mendonça
Production
companies
  • Aurora Films
  • Guru Media
  • Uma Pedro No Sapato
  • Volya Films
  • 27 Films Production
  • VOO
Release date
  • August 31, 2023 (2023-08-31) (Venice)
Running time
103 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Mongolia
  • Portugal
  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Qatar
LanguageMongolian

Plot

Cast
  • Tergel Bold-Erdene
  • Nomin-Erdene Ariunbyamba
  • Bulgan Chuluunbat
  • Ganzorig Tsetsgee
  • Tsend-Ayush Nyamsuren

Release

The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[3][4] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section and it was screened on 7 October 2023.[5]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 100% approval rating based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 7.30/10.[6]

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations for City of Wind
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Venice Film Festival 9 September 2023 Orizzonti Award for Best Actor Tergel Bold-Erdene Won [7]
Orizzonti Award for Best Film Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Nominated

References
  1. Kiang, Jessica (6 September 2023). "'City of Wind' Review: Modern and Ancient Mongolia Meet in a Striking, Poignant Youth Drama". Variety. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  2. "Oscars: Venice Drama 'City Of Wind' From Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir Set As Mongolia's 2024 Oscar Entry". Deadline. 4 October 2023.
  3. Berra, John (31 August 2023). "'City Of Wind': Venice Review". Screen International. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  4. Lazic, Elena (31 August 2023). "Review: City of Wind". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  5. "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  6. "City of Wind". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  7. Gularte, Alejandra (9 September 2023). "Poor Thing, Yorgos Lanthimos Wins Golden Lion at the Venice". Vulture. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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