Genghis Khan (1998 film)

For other uses, see Genghis Khan (disambiguation).

Genghis Khan (Chinese: 一代天骄成吉思汗^[1])^[2] is a 1998 Chinese film directed by Sai Fu and Mai Lisi, produced by Inner Mongolia Film Studio.^[3]

Genghis Khan
Directed by	Sai Fu Mai Lisi
Written by	Ran Ping
Produced by	Jianlin Cheng
Starring	Ai Liya Tumen
Cinematography	Mu Deyuan
Edited by	Jianhua Zhang
Music by	Cao Daoerji
Release date	1998 (1998)
Running time	113 minutes
Country	China
Languages	Mandarin Mongolian

Plot summary

The film chronicles the life of Temüjin, later known as Genghis Khan, from his early childhood through his rise to become the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. The story begins with Temüjin's birth and his father Yesügei's early death, which leaves his family vulnerable and impoverished on the harsh Mongolian steppes.

After being abandoned by their tribe, Temüjin's mother Hoelun struggles to raise her children alone, teaching them the skills necessary for survival in the unforgiving landscape. The narrative follows young Temüjin as he faces numerous hardships, including capture and enslavement by rival tribes, from which he eventually escapes.

The film depicts Temüjin's gradual accumulation of followers and allies, his strategic marriages (including his union with Börte), and his military campaigns against various Mongol tribes. Key relationships are explored, including his blood brotherhood and eventual rivalry with Jamukha, and his complex dynamics with other tribal leaders. The story culminates in Temüjin's unification of the Mongol tribes and his proclamation as Genghis Khan, setting the stage for the creation of one of history's largest contiguous empires.

Cast and roles

• Ai Liya as Hoelun
• Tumen as Genghis Khan
• Baasanjav Mijid as Talihutai (as Basen)
• Bayaertu as Tesugai - Temujin's Father
• Asiru as Boerte
• Qienaritu as Zhamuho

Awards and nominations

• The film was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.^[4][5]
• 5th Beijing College Student Film Festival: Jury Award for Best Actress - Ai Liya
• Changchun Film Festival: Golden Deer Award for Best Actress - Ai Liya
• Golden Phoenix Award: Society Award
• Shanghai International Film Festival: Golden Goblet Award for Best Actress - Ai Liya
• Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress: Ai Liya - Nominated

See also

• List of submissions to the 71st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
• List of Chinese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film