Iron Winter
Synopsis
Iron Winter follows two young Mongolian horse herders who battle extreme winter cold to protect an ancient tradition that risks being lost forever. Set in the Tsakhir Valley of the Arkhangai province, one of the world's harshest human-inhabited environments, the film captures the herders' 150-day struggle to lead thousands of horses into the high country in search of edible grass hidden under the snow.
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IRON WINTER - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasimir Burgess
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Cavanough, Kasimir Burgess
- Original Score
- Luke Altmann
- Original Title
- Iron Winter
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Mongolia
- Spoken Languages
- Mongolian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Repeater Productions, MIFF Premiere Fund, Screen Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasimir Burgess
Ed Cavanough, Kasimir Burgess
Luke Altmann
Ben Bryan
Kenny Ang, Kasimir Burgess
Morgan Wright, Ben Golotta, Chris Kamen, Samm Haillay, Enebish Sengemugaa
Department Leadership Roster
Kasimir Burgess
Director
Morgan Wright
Producer
Ben Golotta
Producer
Chris Kamen
Producer
Ed Cavanough
Writer
Kasimir Burgess
Writer
Ben Bryan
Director of Photography
Kenny Ang
Editor
Kasimir Burgess
Editor
Samm Haillay
Producer
Enebish Sengemugaa
Producer
Luke Altmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Winter
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What is Iron Winter about?
Iron Winter follows two young Mongolian horse herders who battle extreme winter cold to protect an ancient tradition that risks being lost forever. Set in the Tsakhir Valley of the Arkhangai province, one of the world's harshest human-inhabited environments, the film captures the herders' 150-day struggle to lead thousands of horses into the high country in search of edible grass hidden under the snow.
Who directed Iron Winter?
Iron Winter was directed by Kasimir Burgess.
Who stars in Iron Winter?
The principal cast of Iron Winter includes Chadraa (Bayankhangai) Dondogsuren, Dondogsuren (Batbold) Batbold, Tsogtgerel (Tsagana) Tsagaan-Owgon, Chadraa (Jijray) Barsbold.
When was Iron Winter released and how long is it?
Iron Winter was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Iron Winter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iron Winter was composed by Luke Altmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iron Winter?
Iron Winter holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).