To Kill a Mongolian Horse

Xiaoxuan Jiang

festival

Fri 25 Apr 25 - Thu 1 May 25

25 Apr

17:15

Turnhout

UGC

Past event
25 Apr

18:00

Brugge

Cinema Lumière

Past event
30 Apr

17:00

Turnhout

UGC

Past event
1 May

20:00

Brugge

Cinema Lumière

Past event

In the rugged interior of Mongolia, a young horseman struggles with the demands of modern life while fighting to preserve the traditions of his people.

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Saina makes a living as a herder on Mongolia’s frozen grasslands. During the day, he looks after his family’s horses; at night, he performs spectacular riding shows to pay off his father’s gambling debts and to support his young son. But his world is crumbling: climate change, poverty, and mining are slowly eroding the nomadic life he holds dear.

Xiaoxuan Jiang subtly yet powerfully captures a disappearing world. With breathtaking images of the Mongolian steppe and intimate scenes of family life, she shows how traditions are under pressure from modernization. The visual beauty, the symbolism of human beings and horses, and the theme of masculinity, make this a unique and layered film that you don’t easily forget.

direction: Xiaoxuan Jiang
cast: Saina, Tonggalag, Qilemuge
duration: 100 min
year: 2024
country: Mongolia, China
language: Mongolian, Mandarin
Subtitles: English