Die Höhle des gelben Hundes (2005)

Die Höhle des gelben Hundes: Directed by Byambasuren Davaa. With Batchuluun Urjindorj, Buyandulam Daramdadi, Nansal Batchuluun, Nansalmaa Batchuluun. The little Nansal finds a baby dog in the Mongolian veld, who becomes her best friend against all rejections of her parents.

“Quite simply, u0026quot;The Cave Of The Yellow Dogu0026quot; is a wonderful film: it is heart-warming, life-affirming. It is simple, touching, unpretentious, with a documentary quality to it (how do people live there); it came as no surprise to see on the closing credits that this is a genuine family. Very probably non-professional actors (how could the small children act?). I saw it twice in two days and on second viewing, one can appreciate its subtle construction, how small details pave the way for slight plot twists: more going on under the surface than it originally looks like. For instance the reason behind the fatheru0026#39;s reluctance; the mixing of dogs and wolves; the peopleu0026#39;s economic conditions; the (potentially dangerous) presence of vultures in the background, and so on, all of which get to play a part at some later stage. Just go and see it, this film is an utter breath of fresh air. Beautiful ethnic music as well.”