NEW TRAILER: Mongol

Sergie Bodrov's new movie, "Mongol," has been making the rounds at several international and national film festivals. It opens in limited release on June 6, 2008.

Judging by the trailer, which is below, the movie looks beautiful and early reviews have been positive. Here's hoping it receives a wider release.

The official synopsis is here:

"Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (PRISONER OF THE MOUNTAINS) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in his stunning historical epic, MONGOL. Based on leading scholarly accounts and written by Bodrov and Arif Aliyev, MONGOL delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. MONGOL shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested: his relationship with his wife, Borte, his lifelong love and most trusted advisor."

The trailer is below: