Ulzhan

★★★★★

2007 · 1 h 45 min

Directed by Volker Schlöndorff · Germany · New German Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Philippe Torreton Ayanat Ksenbai David Bennent Maximilien Muller Olga Landina Serguey Urimtchev

Credits

Written by: Jean-Claude Carrière

Plot

Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. Frenchman Charles holds the key, a fragment of an ancient map.

Sinekatalog’s take

Ulzhan (2007) is a German drama directed by Volker Schlöndorff. It stars Philippe Torreton, Ayanat Ksenbai and David Bennent. It runs 105 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (677 votes)
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