The Story of the Weeping Camel
Original title: Die Geschichte vom weinenden Kamel
2003 · 1 h 33 min
Directed by 
Byambasuren Davaa
Byambasuren DavaaCast
Janchiv Ayurzana Chimed Ohin Amgaabazar Gonson Zeveljamz Nyam Ikhbayar Amgaabazar Odgerel Ayusch
Plot
In the Gobi desert, a family of nomadic herders in Mongolia tries to reconcile a mother camel with the rejected newborn, using a musical ritual.
Sinekatalog’s take
A moving, gentle and beautiful semi-documentary.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (6,624 votes)
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