
The Story of the Weeping Camel
Directed by Byambasuren Davaa, Luigi Falorni
Produced by Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München, BR
A tender, visually stunning documentary-drama about a Mongolian family's struggle to save a rejected camel colt through ritual and tradition, grounded in the rhythms of nomadic life and the bonds between people and animals.
When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.
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Is The Story of the Weeping Camel easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is The Story of the Weeping Camel violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is The Story of the Weeping Camel scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Story of the Weeping Camel end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Story of the Weeping Camel sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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Like The Story of the Weeping Camel
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Story of the Weeping Camel
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Story of the Weeping Camel, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Story of the Weeping Camel, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Story of the Weeping Camel, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































