Who is Sengedorj Janchivdorj?

Sengedorj Janchivdorj is a prominent Mongolian filmmaker, known for "Silent City Driver" and his latest film, "The Muralist."

What is "The Muralist" about?

"The Muralist" follows Bayaraa, an artist who paints a large mural on a factory wall, confronting his past and the conflict between art and life.

Where did "The Muralist" premiere?

"The Muralist" premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 19th.

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Mongolian Artist's Dream: A Muralist's Soul

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Summary

Filmmaker Sengedorj's lifelong dream of a film about an artist is realized.
The film explores an artist's choice between life and his creative passion.
Bayaraa confronts family ghosts while creating a mural on a factory wall.

Mongolian Artist's Dream: A Muralist's Soul

Mongolian filmmaker Sengedorj Janchivdorj returns to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival with "The Muralist," a deeply personal project fulfilling his long-held dream of centering a film on an artist. The movie investigates the profound dilemma artists face: choosing between their craft and their personal lives.

The narrative centers on Bayaraa, a muralist who returns to Mongolia after years abroad. He dedicates himself to transforming an abandoned factory wall into a vibrant mural, even as demolition threatens his work. His artistic journey becomes a path to confronting unresolved family issues.

Visually rich with poetic imagery, "The Muralist" uses a symbolic balloon and black-and-white flashbacks to portray Bayaraa's internal state and past traumas. The film premiered on November 19th, with the festival's main competition winner set to be announced on November 21st.