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Thief of the Mind
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Wikipedia article
'Thief of the Mind' or 'Mind Thief' (, 'Bodlyn khulgaich') is a 2011 Mongolian film of the film production company "Wisdom Film". It was written and directed by Janchivdorjiin Sengedorj with the Mongolian actor Baljinnyamyn Amarsaikhan as producer and lead actor in the role of Gantulga. The film was screened during the Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival.
Background
The film is based on a true story of B. Ganskh who misled Mongolian President Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat and top authorities and eventually President of Mongol Bank, and getting a substantial amount of money quoted as Mongolian Tgrgs 90 million in 1992. He was nickname as "90 million" as his story unfolded shocking the Mongolians. He was sentenced to several years in prison, but managed to escape. He was caught again and his sentence was extended. After release, Ganskh wrote a book translated as 'Life transformed by temptation' about the affair. Journalist Dorjkhandyn Trmnkh adapted the story for the movie.[http://www.mad-mongolia.com/news/mongolia-news/film-made-on-life-of-b-gansukh-who-once-stole-mnt-90-million-5388/ Film made on life of B. Ganskh who once stole MNT 90 million]
Synopsis
A journalism student wants to become a film producer. By chance, he overhears a conversation about the Mongolian rare findings that are brought to America and decides to explore this for his film getting financing from high sources in the Mongolian government. But things get terribly complicated.
Awards
During the annual Mongolian Academy Awards in 2012, the film won most awards becoming the most decorated film of 2011.[http://www.infomongolia.com/ct/ci/4033 best Mongolian film is named]
Awards won:
*Best Film - for 'Thief of the Mind'
*Best Lead Role - (male) - for Baljinnyamyn Amarsaikhan
*Best Supporting Role - (female) - for Sharavyn Delgerjargal
*Best Cinematography - for D. Angarag
*Best Sound Editing - for B. Battuvaan
*Best Screenplay - for Dorjkhandyn Trmnkh
References
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