Ulzhan
Synopsis
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. Frenchman Charles holds the key, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles seeks neither fame nor glory, but for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it the first time she laid eyes on him.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$275K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Regis Ghezelbash
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais, Kuat Shildebaev
- Original Title
- Ulzhan
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Kazakhstan, France
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Kazakh, French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $275K
- Production Studios
- BR, ARTE France Cinéma, Chaumet, Copernic Finances, Fly Times Pictures, Kazakhfilm Studios, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Project Images Films, Transasia Development
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Regis Ghezelbash, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jean-Marie Cambacérès
Bruno Coulais, Kuat Shildebaev
Tom Fährmann
Peter R. Adam, Beatrice Pettovich
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Regis Ghezelbash
Screenplay
Tom Fährmann
Director of Photography
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Peter R. Adam
Editor
Beatrice Pettovich
Editor
Kuat Shildebaev
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulzhan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ulzhan about?
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. Frenchman Charles holds the key, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles seeks neither fame nor glory, but for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it the first time she laid eyes on him.
Who directed Ulzhan?
Ulzhan was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Ulzhan?
The principal cast of Ulzhan includes Philippe Torreton, Ayanat Ksenbai, David Bennent, Maximilien Muller, Olga Landina.
When was Ulzhan released and how long is it?
Ulzhan was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Ulzhan make at the box office?
Ulzhan grossed $275K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Ulzhan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ulzhan was composed by Bruno Coulais, Kuat Shildebaev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ulzhan?
Ulzhan holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).