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Ulzhan

  • 20072007
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 45m
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6.7/10
636
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Ulzhan (2007)
  • Drama
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles isn't looking for fame or glor... Read allSomewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles isn't looking for fame or glory. He's looking for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it ... Read allSomewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles isn't looking for fame or glory. He's looking for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it the first time she laid eyes on him.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
636
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  • Director
    • Volker Schlöndorff
  • Writers
    • Jean-Claude Carrière(scenario)
    • Jean-Marie Cambacérès(original idea)
    • Regis Ghezelbash(original idea)
  • Stars
    • Philippe Torreton
    • Ayanat Ksenbai
    • David Bennent
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  • Director
    • Volker Schlöndorff
  • Writers
    • Jean-Claude Carrière(scenario)
    • Jean-Marie Cambacérès(original idea)
    • Regis Ghezelbash(original idea)
  • Stars
    • Philippe Torreton
    • Ayanat Ksenbai
    • David Bennent
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    • 8User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton
    • Charlesas Charles
    Ayanat Ksenbai
    • Ulzhanas Ulzhan
    David Bennent
    David Bennent
    • Shakunias Shakuni
    Maximilien Muller
    • Ericas Eric
    Olga Landina
    • Olgaas Olga
    Serguey Urimtchev
    • Geologistas Geologist
    Andrei Passagenikov
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Zhaina Abdieva
    • Kazakh womanas Kazakh woman
    Marek Brodzki
    Marek Brodzki
    • Manageras Manager
    Marhabat Sarkitpueva
    • Fashion show commentatoras Fashion show commentator
    Turakhan Sadykova
    • Grand-motheras Grand-mother
    Vladimir Aryskin
    • Painteras Painter
    Tanyrbergen Berdongarov
    • Patronas Patron
    Shamshagui Mendiyarova
    • Woman Shamanas Woman Shaman
    Zhaksybek Kurmanbekov
    • Men Shamanas Men Shaman
    • Director
      • Volker Schlöndorff
    • Writers
      • Jean-Claude Carrière(scenario)
      • Jean-Marie Cambacérès(original idea)
      • Regis Ghezelbash(original idea)
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    3/10
    Harrison Ford meets Cold Mountain meets the Asian Steppes
    Torreton looks like a French Harrison Ford - who confronts adversity with puppy dog eyes and a grimace. The plot is Cold Mountain which is itself I guess the Odyssey - a long journey in the company of others, where a series of encounters take place, each a bit stranger than the next. As others have said *nothing* in this movie objectively makes sense. I can't think of a single scene that could happen the way it is portrayed in real life. Not one. Certainly not the beginning of the movie where the principal character is going to walk across the desert, dressed in somewhat formal clothes carrying a satchel? Or the one where he's arrested by the security folks and then let go with apologies and money? To they guy who sells words, to the girl who just decides to go with him. I don't buy it.
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2007 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Kazakhstan
      • Germany
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • Kazakh
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Ulžan
    • Filming locations
      • Kazakhstan
    • Production companies
      • Arte France Cinéma
      • Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
      • Chaumet
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $274,971
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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