# Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2007)

> A visually sweeping historical epic follows Temüjin through betrayal, slavery, love, and tribal conflict on the path to becoming Genghis Khan.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7026

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: History, War, Action
- Director: Sergei Bodrov
- Cast: Tadanobu Asano, Sun Honglei, Khulan Chuluun, Baasanjav Mijid, Amadu Mamadakov, He Qi, Ben Hon Sun, Ji Ri Mu Tu
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416044/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: sweeping, visceral, austere, historical movie night, epic adventure evening

## Synopsis

Witness the rise of a legendary conqueror from humble beginnings to epic battles.

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