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Genghis Blues (1999)

"The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva."

7.019991h 27mEN
DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Roko Belic

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

EN

Release

July 19, 1999

Director

Roko Belic

Overview

Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently taught himself how to reproduce these extraordinary sounds. This documentary follows him to Tuva, where he takes part in a throat singi...

Cast

Paul Pena

Paul Pena

himself

Kongar-ol Ondar

Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Genghis Blues (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently taught himself how to reproduce these extraordinary sounds. This documentary follows him to Tuva, where he takes part in a throat singing competition. Languages featured in the film include English, Russian and Tuvan.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Genghis Blues. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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