Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Dotsthavesp I wanted to but couldn't!

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

bob the moo To a nomadic shepherd family in Mongolia, the breeding of livestock is an important part of life. So when one camel gives birth and appears to reject the white colt, it is a major issue that threatens the life of newly born camel and sees the family trying many techniques to keep the baby alive and foster the maternal relationship important for survival.The hype around this film is quite something to behold. Reviews on this site and others praise the emotional impact of the film and berate fictional films for not replicating this documentary; heck, many users here and quick to boot "Hollywood" (whatever that represents) for not delivering all that this film does! I ignored this because everyone who finds a good independent film tends to praise it heavily while also lashing out at the "system" whether it is deserved or not so I tried to come to the film with fresh eyes and uncoloured perspective. What I found was a film that was perfectly charming but not ever engaging to the point of being important. I cannot speak for the others who have loved this film so in the same way I do not want to really rip into what they say – all I can do is disagree with the extent to which they felt this film touched them.To give it its dues though, I was intrigued by the story and amused by it for about 90 minutes. To remind you that this is a film about the camel that belongs to a Mongolian family should at least suggest that it has done something right to hold the viewer. However it does rather trade on the "novelty" value of the subject matter and it will appeal mostly to those on the liberal side of the political spectrum that will immediately be held or touched by the beauty of the indigenous peoples. I am not in that camp per se and I was not held by the magic of seeing people surviving off the land – although I recognise that for some viewers buttons will be pushed by this. What it is is "nice", and that is not a great compliment in my book. The film does have charm and a certain airy patience to the tale and the delivery that makes it quite relaxing to watch, but more than that? Well no.So if you are in the mood for something earthy and indigenous then The Story of the Weeping Camel should fit the bill but it is over-hyped and, while cheering and quite charming, it is not brilliant, a great documentary or a film that will stay with you for that long. I'm sure many people will message me pointing out how cynical and bitter my heart has become with all this reviewing malarkey, but ultimately this is a good film – just not the great one that some would have you believe.

mmunier Perhaps one year ago I saw this film in Sydney at an independent theater (Where else)! I did enjoy it very much since I spent my early life in rural area then my early working life in small dairy-farms that today would also be obsolete. The reason I mention this is because I just watched "the cave of the yellow dog" and to me it resemble very much as a sequel to "weeping camel". If you like one I really think you should not miss the other. Well written comments I'm sure have told you what it's all about and I can't imagine anyone seeing spoiler in being told what it is. Just this the life in nomadic Mongolia a life that has its days counted, but a beautiful though hard life. I'm sorry that one comment suspected some ulterior agenda in the making of these films such as tourism promotion and I would find it hard to argue with its author who claims to be Mongol and have no reason to doubt he is. He thought the translation was somehow manipulative, at least that's what I understood. This is always a problem when one knows more than what is expected. Just the same as those with knowledge of how movies and special effect are made, well it's hard for them to enjoy the result. When I see french movies with English subtitles and read the translation I often can see it does not convey, and can not convey the feeling it was intended to convey in the original language. I think there is little that can be done about this. Yet this is also what makes different cultures so attractive and one has to invest a little in some curiosity to understand the subtlety although there is no guaranty to get it 100% right. I think there is no much gain in trying to analyse too much such work, not that it should not be done, simply if you're seeking enjoyment it's there and all you have to do is go with the flow and you will be rewarded. MB

sound-31 This is a fantastic movie.I smiled and cried all the way through this film.The colors.The pictures.Not many words.Very meditative and uplifting.I have it on DVD and I can watch it again and again.The story is simple and touching.The camel mother refuse to take care of its baby and leave it when it tries to suck milk.After several days of trying different things the owners of the camel a Mongolian family realize that the baby camel wont survive if they don't do something very soon.So they sent out two of the youngest boys of the family to a town for help and for some batteries for their transistor radio.I can really recommend this film.

petersj-2 Like many people I wondered why I should see a film about a Mongolian family and their camel but this is a film full of grace. Byambasuren Dava and Luigi Falorni directed and wrote this story about a Mongolian family and the birth of a camel. The birth scene is wonderful and its the real thing. It is film full of miracles and charm.The mother rejects her new born and despite much effort to coax the mother into accepting her baby everything fails. Your heart goes out to the beautiful little camel who will surely die if she does not drink milk. The baby rejects the milk given by the human family. A miracle is needed and the miracle is music. I wont spoil the surprise because it is riveting. The animals are beautiful as is the love the people have for their four legged family. These may be working creatures but the love and respect people have for their live stock puts our culture to shame. The scenes of the desert are glorious. The people are all non actors and they are beautiful. They live a stark existence but you cannot help but envy them. The curtain call at the end was beautiful, those graceful people are an enchantment. The miracle of music is matched with the beauty of the people. Those little camels are a joy! Those camels give the most moving emotional performances I have seen for years.