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\n\tDirector Janchivdorj Sengedorj\u2019s \u201cSilent City Driver\u201d has been chosen to represent Mongolia in the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe decision was made by the country\u2019s National Selection Committee. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cSilent City Driver\u201d follows Myagmar, played by A. Tuvshinbayar, a man released after 14 years in prison who returns to a changed world. Alienated, struggling with kidney failure and unable to reconnect, he shelters stray dogs, seeks occasional anonymous encounters, and finds work as a hearse driver. There he crosses paths with a blind coffin maker, his daughter Saruul, and a Buddhist monk, figures through whom he tentatively seeks redemption. The story takes a darker turn as Saruul becomes a victim of blackmail and Myagmar confronts the limits of forgiveness, leading to a devastating choice.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cSilent City Driver\u201d has built momentum on the festival circuit, winning the Grand Prix for best film and best production design at Tallinn Black Nights in 2024, and the Purple Mulberry at Italy\u2019s Udine Far East Film Festival in 2025.<\/p>\n
\n\tSengedorj\u2019s previous film, 2022\u2019s \u201cThe Sales Girl,\u201d also won the audience award at Udine, in addition to best film at the Vesoul Asian Film Festival. <\/p>\n
\n\tMongolia has been submitting films to the Oscars since 2003 but has yet to land a nomination. The 2023 entry, \u201cCity of Wind,\u201d premiered in Venice but did not make the shortlist. Last year\u2019s entry, \u201cIf Only I Could Hibernate,\u201d debuted at Cannes and did not advance to the Oscar shortlist.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Oscar international feature shortlist will be announced on Dec. 16 and the final five nominees will be announced on Jan. 22.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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