‘Morin Khuur’ short film screened at Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival

Art & Culture
munkhzul@montsame.gov.mn
2021-12-16 11:31:04

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In aims of promoting Mongolian cinematography and traditional heritage, the short film ‘Morin Khuur (The Horsehead Fiddle)’ directed by Joshua Sternlicht was screened for the very first time for the audience of Thailand and the South East Asian region during the annual Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival organized by the Ministry of Culture of Thailand.


Held at SF World Cinema in Bangkok, the event was attended by Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture of Thailand Yuthika Isarangkun Na Ayudhya and other officials as well as film enthusiasts.


The ‘Morin Khuur’ film is a work depicting the impact of modernization and climate change on the traditional way of life in Mongolia. 




Following the screening of the film, a discussion took place which was moderated by Deputy Director of Thai Film Archive Kong Rithdee. During the discussion, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Thailand A.Tumur introduced the recently approved Law on Cinematography and exchanged information. Director of Acquisitions at Sahamongkol Film International Group Panu Aree noted that Mongolian films are new to the Thai audience, and highlighted the opportunity for Mongolian film producers to introduce their works in the country.