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The Cave of the Yellow Dog [2005]
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Life Affirming
Review date: 2008-02-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
I'd completely forgotten putting this on my list so when I put it on, I had no idea what it was about. Watching it was such a joy! It was stunningly beautiful and every character, right down to the puppy, was so beautiful "cast". The fact that I couldn't figure out whether it was a documentary or fiction, didn't matter to me. It was so believable and (rarely for me) I cared what happened. I loved it so much, I'm buying it and intend to watch it over and over again whenever I need reminding what's important in life.
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Reviews
Simple story - beautifully acted and well constructed
Review date: 2008-01-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
The first thing that will strike you is the cleanness of the shots and superbly naturalistic acting. It's a simple and well told story, with perfectly precise but unpretentious pace. A family surviving through a period of change within their long held traditions of simple nomadic life as the far spread community finds itself dwindling in numbers. In particular the central character, a young girl returning from schooling in the city, is acted with astonishing talent. I loved this film and it left me longing for a yurt in the mountains. Deserving of all its many awards and a must see.
Simply beautiful!
Review date: 2008-01-18 Rating: 8 out of 10
I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this simple tale. The landscape creates a beautiful backdrop for a slow-paced but heart-warming story. Performances, particularly form the children, are superb.
Quietly inspirational
Review date: 2007-11-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
I came across this moving film by accident but it will stay with me forever. I live surrounded by a chaotic clutter of possessions, none of which make me any happier. This film creates a window into another approach to life. The family at the centre of the film work hard and the director does not allow sentimentality to disguise the harsh reality. They have an unvaried diet, long hours of manual labour and must create their own entertainment. The message which shines through is not how different we are but how similar - we all share love towards our children/parents/brothers/sisters. This film reinforces that our health and happiness depend on our relationships with others and reminded me how precious a sense of community is. The director manages the balance between documentary and drama much better than in her previous film "Story of the Weeping Camel" and the little girl at the heart of the story is natural and engaging.
A strange new world
Review date: 2007-09-04 Rating: 8 out of 10
I felt like i stayed on a long holiday with this family. Great great film, (ensuring your're in the right mood and frame of mind). Simple subject, studied and relayed to the viewer brilliantly. If you appreciate and are willing to see films which are not the norm then go for this.
The acting wasn't so much as acting as a family been themselves and someone with a camera invisibly filming them, even the animals were good.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Batchuluun Urjindorj
Babbayar Batchuluun
Buyandulam Daramdadi
Nansal Batchuluun
Nansalmaa Batchuluun
Creators:
Babbayar Batchuluun (Primary Contributor)
Batchuluun Urjindorj (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Tartan Video
Manufacturer: Tartan Video
EAN: 5023965368225
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL,
Release date: 2006-09-25
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2005
Language: English (Subtitled)