Summary Mongolia is known for its original Nomad culture as well as the spectacular natural landscape. Since gold deposits have been discovered however, both are threatened. Mongolians are breaking with their traditions and have started to plunder their land digging for gold. They are using mercury in their extraction of gold and thereby poisoning their environment. Gold rush rules Mongolia. The film tells the story of a couple of men who set forth on the search for the precious metal. View more details
Genres : Drama Documentary
Release date : May 4, 2012
Countries of origin : Germany Mongolia
Official sites : Official site
Language : Mongolian
Filming locations : Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Summary Mongolia is known for its original Nomad culture as well as the spectacular natural landscape. Since gold deposits have been discovered however, both are threatened. Mongolians are breaking with their traditions and have started to plunder their land digging for gold. They are using mercury in their extraction of gold and thereby poisoning their environment. Gold rush rules Mongolia. The film tells the story of a couple of men who set forth on the search for the precious metal. View more details
Genres : Drama Documentary
Release date : May 4, 2012
Countries of origin : Germany Mongolia
Official sites : Official site
Language : Mongolian
Filming locations : Gobi Desert, Mongolia
