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If Only I Could Hibernate (Mongolian: Баавгай болохсон, romanized: Baavgai Bolohson, lit. 'Wish I could turn into a bear') is 2023 Mongolian film written and directed by Zoljargal Purevdash. It was the first Mongolian film to play in Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival and won the jury prize at Tokyo Filmex.
Jan 10, 2024 · If Only I Could Hibernate: Directed by Zoljargal Purevdash. With Taivanbat Alexandar, Batmandakh Batchuluun, Tuguldur Batsaikhan, Berkhel. A poor but prideful teenage boy Ulzii determines to win a Physics competition for a scholarship, but his illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside and leaves him with his siblings in the ...
A poor but prideful teenager, Ulzii, lives in the yurt area of Ulaanbaatar with his family. He is a physics genius and is determined to win a science competition to earn a scholarship.
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In her first feature, Zoljargal Purevdash chronicles a family navigating the poor living conditions in the Mongolian district of Ulaanbaatar.Everyone is invi...
Jan 8, 2024 · With If Only I Could Hibernate, presented at Un Certain Regard in 2023, director Zoljargal Purevdash brought Mongolia into the Official Selection at Cannes for the first time, tackling the impact of social background in her native country.
Apr 15, 2024 · If Only I Could Hibernate is a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced in Ulaanbaatar’s impoverished yurt district, navigating familial hardships and environmental challenges. Purevedash adeptly crafts a narrative of resilience amidst adversity, earning the film a deserving spot at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
May 22, 2023 · “If Only I Could Hibernate” tells the story of a teenage boy, Ulizii, who lives in the yurt area of Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar. He’s a physics genius who has secured a university...
