Kristoffer Poulsen and Christian Als
Daughter of Genghis
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Daughter of Genghis

Daughter of Genghis

Kristoffer Poulsen and Christian Als

2023
88 min.
Denmark, Sweden, France and Mongolia
Mongolian
Subtitles: English and Catalan

Gerel Byamba is the leader of the Mongolian ultranationalist organization Gerel Khas, which aims to rid Mongolia of corruption and Chinese oppression

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Date Time City Venue Price
05/08/2024 18:30 Barcelona Cinemes Renoir Floridablanca €8.00 Buy

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Show
Direction
Kristoffer Poulsen and Christian Als
Production
Elk Film
Synopsis

Gerel Byamba is a 33-year-old woman, leader of the Mongolian organization Gerel Khas – a ultranationalist group composed entirely of women. Their goal is to rid Mongolia of corruption and Chinese oppression and restore the supposed "glorious nation" of the Genghis Khan era. However, Gerel is also a shaman and a mother. She lives alone with her six-year-old son, Temuulen, which constantly clashes with her nationalist cause. When the group begins to show cracks, Gerel starts to question her violent methods. To what extent are we willing to risk our own lives for the nationalist cause? Can all means be justified to protect a country? Can hatred be justified? Daughter of Genghis plunges headfirst into the heart of nationalism.

About the direction
Kristoffer Poulsen

Kristoffer Poulsen

Photojournalist and filmmaker

Kristoffer Juel Poulsen is a Danish photojournalist and filmmaker. “Daughter of Genghis” is his debu...

Christian Als

Christian Als

Filmmaker

The directors, Kristoffer Poulsen and Christian Als are experienced and awarded photo journalists. T...

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2024
Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival
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Kristoffer Poulsen and Christian Als
Daughter of Genghis
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