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INTERNATIONAL FILM SECTION

International Film Section

The International Film Section of UBIFF features acclaimed films from top global festivals, highlighting diverse cultures and cinematic voices. It connects Mongolian audiences with world cinema, fosters creative exchange, and strengthens ties between international filmmakers and Mongolia’s film industry.

ALL THE LOVERS IN THE NIGHT

Director: Sode Yukiko
Cast: Kishii Yukino, Asano Tadanobu, Morita Misato, Fukagawa Mai, Shiono Akihisa, Nakamura Yuko, Nagai Mijika, Inori Kilala, Nakai Tomo, Hayashi Yuta, Matsuzaka Tori
Duration: 139″
Released: 2026
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Genre: Romance, Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.20.2026 | 10:00 PM
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PARALLEL TALES

Director: Asghar Farhadi
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Anna Virginie Efira, Nicolas Vincent Cassel, Théo Pierre Niney, Adam Bessa, India Hair, Catherine Deneuve
Duration: 139″
Released: 2026
Language: French
Country: France, Belgium, Italy
Genre: Drama, Mystery
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.20.2026 | 7:00 PM
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FATHERLAND

Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Cast: Hanns Zischler, Sandra Hüller, August Diehl, Devid Striesow, Anna Madeley
Duration: 82″
Released: 2026
Language: German, English, French, Russian
Country: Poland, Germany, Italy, France
Genre: Drama, History
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.19.2026 | 7:00 PM
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A GIRL UNKNOWN

Director: Zou Jing
Cast: Li Gengxi, Shen Jiani, Zu Feng, Cao Ruofan
Duration: 128″
Released: 2026
Language: Chinese
Country: China, France
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.18.2026 | 9:10 PM
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ROSE

Director: Markus Schleinzer
Cast: Sandra Hüller, Caro Braun, Marisa Growaldt, Robert Gwisdek, Godehard Giese
Duration: 93″
Released: 2026
Language: German
Country: Austria, Germany
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.18.2026 | 7:00 PM
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PRIMAVERA

Director: Damiano Michieletto
Cast: Tecla Insolia, Michele Riondino, Andrea Pennacchi, Fabrizia Sacchi, Hildegard De Stefano, Cosima Centurioni, Federica Girardello, Rebecca Antonaci, Chiara Sacco, Miko Jarry
Duration: 110″
Released: 2025
Language: Italian, French
Country: Italy, France
Genre: Music, History, Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.17.2026 | 9:25 PM
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WE ARE ALIENS

Director: Kadowaki Kohei
Cast: Bando Ryota, Okayama Amane
Duration: 117″
Released: 2026
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan, France
Genre: Animation, Crime, Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.17.2026 | 7:00 PM
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FJORD

Director: Cristian Mungiu
Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Henrikke Lund-Olsen, Vanessa Ceban, Christian Rubeck, Markus Scarth Tønseth
Duration: 146″
Released: 2026
Language: Romanian, Norwegian, English, Swedish
Country: Romania, France, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden
Genre: Drama, Legal thriller
SKYWING CINEMA | 10.16.2026 | 7:00 PM TENGIS CINEMA | 10.19.2026 | 9:00 PM
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DOCUMENTARY FILM SECTION

Documentary Film Section

The Documentary Film Section of UBIFF highlights powerful non‑fiction storytelling from Mongolia and abroad. It features thought‑provoking works that explore social, cultural, and environmental issues—offering audiences fresh perspectives and fostering dialogue through real‑life narratives and cinematic craftsmanship.

WE HAVE TO SURVIVE

Director: Tomáš Krupa
Duration: 102″
Released: 2026
Language: English, Mongolian, Greenlandic, Danish
Country: Slovakia, France, Austria
Genre: Documentary
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.21.2026 | 2:00 PM
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TO HOLD A MOUNTAIN

Director: Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazić
Cast: Mileva Gara Jovanović, Nada Stanišić
Duration: 105″
Released: 2026
Language: Serbian
Country: Serbia, France, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia
Genre: Documentary
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.21.2026 | 9:10 PM
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THE BEAUTY OF ERRORS

Director: Jukka Kärkkäinen
Cast: Tero, Henri, Heikki, Pirjo, Alina, Juri
Duration: 94″
Released: 2026
Language: Finnish
Country: Finland, Sweden, Norway
Genre: Documentary
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.21.2026 | 7:00 PM
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YOUTH PROGRAM

NEW HORIZON SECTION

New Horizon Section

The New Horizon Program Section of UBIFF explores Mongolia’s cinematic legacy and future. It features restored classics, archival exhibitions, and bold new works—bridging generations and inspiring dialogue between traditional storytelling and contemporary film innovation.

PRECIOUS ONE

Director: Nyamgavaa Ichinkhorloo (1950–2026)
Cast: Dolgorsuren Zagd, Lkhamkhuu Jagdamba, Jamsran Bayandelger
Duration: 86″
Released: 1986
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.17.2026 | 02:00 PM
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FIVE FINGERS OF A HAND

Director: Nyamgavaa Ichinkhorloo (1950–2026)
Cast: Gantigmaa Bujgar, Bat-Ulzii Osor, Battsengel Choijinnyam, Khandsuren Sereeter, Dorjsambuu Gursed, Alimaa Bayart, Narangerel Jantsansambuu, Ikhbayar Genen, Battuul Lamjav, Gombojav Jamsran, Tuuvee Khoilog, Soyol-Erdene Sanjjav
Duration: 96″
Released: 1982
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.17.2026 | 04:30 PM
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MONGOLIAN FILM SECTION

Mongolian Film Section

The Mongolian Film Section at UBIFF (Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival) celebrates the vibrant spirit, evolving artistry, and bold storytelling of Mongolia’s cinematic landscape. This curated program showcases a dynamic range of films—from poetic documentaries and experimental shorts to powerful dramas and genre‑defying features—crafted by both emerging and established Mongolian filmmakers.

THE UNOPENED LETTER

Director: Batdelger Byambasuren
Cast: M. Anujin, M. Bat-Erdene, L. Jijjalam
Duration: 111″
Released: 2026
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.21.2026 | 04:35 PM
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PUBLIC ENEMY

Director: Garamkhand Bayanjargal
Cast: S. Ariunbyamba, O. Oyun, M. Tsogt, E. Todgerel, B. Batmend, N. Tsend-Ayush, N. Khanbileg, G. Gansukh, G. Dulguun-Erdene
Duration: 123″
Released: 2026
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama, Crime
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.20.2026 | 04:00 PM
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COLORS OF WHITE ROCK

Director: Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig
Duration: 83″
Released: 2026
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CIENAM | 10.19.2026 | 04:30 PM
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THE MURALIST

Director: Sengedorj Janchivdorj
Cast: Bayan-Yruult, I. Gegeenzaya
Duration: 116″
Released: 2026
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.18.2026 | 04:00 PM
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THE FAR GOBI

Director: Urantuya Otgonbaatar
Cast: Altantur Altanjargal, Urantungalag Danzanbadam, Andrey Tuzov, Enkhlen Erdenepurev, Bayanmunkh Erdenesukh
Duration: 100″
Released: 2026
Language: Mongolian
Country: Mongolia
Genre: Drama
TENGIS CINEMA | 10.18.2026 | 01:30 PM
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