Réalisation:
Edward BazalgettePhotographie:
Christopher Titus KingMusique:
Ty UnwinRésumés(1)
Was 13th-century Mongol emperor Genghis Khan a barbarian who slaughtered millions, or was he more interesting? This lavish biography - a drama steered by voiceover - wants us to believe the latter. It does a great job of humanising Genghis, but by the end you still can't help thinking that, for all his achievements - at one point he ruled the biggest ever land empire - he was basically a barbarian who slaughtered millions. The film includes a lot of bloodshed and any number of fierce Mongol hordes, as you'd expect. But it's all so well filmed that what could become tiresome has real power. There are battle scenes worthy of a Hollywood movie, and the Mongolian extras are so convincing, you may feel they're storming through your living room. It's an amazing story that will leave you glad to be alive in 21st-century Britain. (texte officiel du distributeur)
(plus)Critiques (1)
For a serious history enthusiast familiar with the era and seeking a deep dive into the subject, watching Genghis Khan would be a disappointment and a waste of time. However, for someone looking for a basic understanding of the era and the founder of the Mongol Empire, this dramatized documentary is a good choice. While the appeal of the presentation compromises historical accuracy to some extent, it is not in a significant way. Overall impression: 55%.
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