Story of the Weeping Camel, Th [Import] [DVD] (2005)

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Set in springtime across the Gobi Desert of southern Mongolia, this 2003 documentary-drama follows a nomadic family tending their camel herd. When a rare white calf is born with difficulty, its mother refuses to nurse it, threatening the newborn’s survival. Following ancient tradition, the family calls upon a distant musician to perform a sacred ritual in hopes of saving the rejected calf’s life. Directed by Byambasuren Davaa and Luigi Falorni, the film weaves ethnographic observation with narrative storytelling to explore themes of separation and connection across species.

This is a single-disc DVD import with a runtime of 93 minutes, rated PG, released by THINKFilm. The film captures sweeping desert landscapes and employs evocative cinematography to convey the beauty and harshness of nomadic life in Mongolia. Featuring a cast of local performers including Amgaabazar Gonson and Chimed Ohin, it presents an intimate portrait of family, tradition, and survival. Add this hand-inspected disc to your collection at a fraction of retail cost.