Byambasuren Davaa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Byambasuren Davaa
Byambasuren Davaa in 2017.
Born	Davaagiin Byambasüren (Mongolian: Даваагийн Бямбасүрэн) 1971 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Occupation	Film director screenwriter
Years active	1999–present

Byambasuren Davaa, also known as Davaagiin Byambasüren, is a talented filmmaker from Mongolia. She was born in Ulaanbaatar in 1971. Today, she lives in Germany.

Byambasuren Davaa is known for her unique films. These movies often mix real-life stories with fictional elements. Her films usually show the traditional lives of nomads in Mongolia. The people in her movies are often real nomads who play themselves. This makes her films feel very authentic.

She studied filmmaking in both Mongolia and Germany. Her movies have won many awards and have been shown around the world.

Early Life and Education

Byambasuren Davaa was born in Mongolia in 1971. She first studied international law in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city. Later, she decided to move to Germany to study how to direct documentary films.

She wanted to learn how to tell stories that could connect with people from different cultures. She felt it was important to understand the wider world. Before moving to Munich, Germany, she worked as a TV presenter and assistant director for a Mongolian TV channel. She then studied at the University of Television and Film Munich.

Her Film Career

Byambasuren Davaa has directed several important films. Her movies often explore the lives of Mongolian nomads.

The Story of the Weeping Camel (2003)

In 2003, Davaa wrote and directed The Story of the Weeping Camel. This film became very popular and won many awards. It tells the story of a family of camel herders in the Gobi Desert. They try to make a mother camel accept her newborn calf.

The film won the Best Documentary Film award. It also won the Best Documentary award. The movie was even nominated for Best Documentary at the 77th Academy Awards. It was praised as one of the best films directed by women in the 21st century.

The Cave of the Yellow Dog (2005)

In 2005, Davaa made The Cave of the Yellow Dog. This was her second feature film. It focuses on a nomadic family living in the Altai Mountains in Mongolia. The story shows how a stray dog changes their lives.

The "actors" in this film were a real nomadic family. This made the movie feel very real, almost like a documentary. It showed everyday moments, like a mother milking a goat or making clothes. The Cave of the Yellow Dog won the Best Children's Film Award in 2006.

Veins of the World (2020)

In 2020, Davaa wrote and directed Veins of the World. This was her first feature film that was not a documentary. It's a drama about an 11-year-old Mongolian boy. He lives a traditional nomadic life with his family.

Their peaceful life is threatened by mining companies looking for gold. These companies damage the natural environment. The boy's father fights against them. After his father's death, the boy continues the fight. Mongolia chose this movie as its official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards. It competed in the Best International Feature Film category.

Filmography

Feature films

Awards