Mongolian Film ‘Zogsool’ Wins Four Awards at the 31st Busan International Film Festival
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, October 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mongolian director S. Byamba’s feature film Zogsool,
Press Release Disclaimer: This is a press release distributed through the XPR Media network. It has not been independently verified by our newsroom.
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, October 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mongolian director S. Byamba’s feature film Zogsool, co-produced by Guru Media and Nomadia Pictures, has won four awards at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.
The film received the Vision of Jiseok Award, the Hylife Vision Award, and the NETPAC Award, as well as the International Critics Prize, recognizing its work across both festival and international film criticism circles.
Produced over two years with the involvement of more than 50 filmmakers and creative professionals from Mongolia, Germany, France, Thailand, and Cambodia, Zogsool was selected from more than 3,000 international submissions. Its success marks a notable achievement for Mongolian cinema and highlights the growing reach of Mongolian filmmakers on the international stage.
A Story of Resilience and Hope
Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zogsool examines the realities of everyday life through satire, metaphor, and a distinctive cinematic approach. The film explores themes of compassion, resilience, and hope, while portraying how political and economic forces affect ordinary people and their lives.
Bringing Mongolian Stories to International Audiences
Founded in 2013, Nomadia Pictures has worked across feature films, television series, documentaries, entertainment programmes, and animation. Through collaborations with filmmakers and production companies in Mongolia and abroad, the company aims to develop original content and bring Mongolian stories to wider audiences.
The recognition of Zogsool at Busan reflects the creative potential of international collaboration and the distinctive perspectives Mongolian filmmakers bring to cinema. For Nomadia Pictures, the achievement also supports its ongoing efforts to connect Mongolian productions with international audiences and create opportunities for future projects.
Zogsool is scheduled to premiere in Mongolia in November 2026.
Munkhkhuslen Altansukh
Unitel Group
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability
for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this
article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Media gallery
