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Johanna d’Arc of Mongolia (1989) | Criteria

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Johanna d’Arc of Mongolia

German • 1989 • 2h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Ulrike Ottinger

Drama Adventure

Synopsis

A group of cosmopolitan women passengers aboard the Trans-Siberian/Mongolian Railway are taken prisoner by Ulan Iga, a warrior princess.

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June 2022
Position 38
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Directed by Ulrike Ottinger
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Starring Delphine Seyrig
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Credits

Crew

DirectorUlrike Ottinger

WriterUlrike Ottinger

CinematographerUlrike Ottinger

ComposerWilhelm Dieter Siebert

EditorDörte Völz-Mammarella

Cast

Delphine Seyrigas Lady Windermere

Irm Hermannas Secondary-school teacher Mueller-Vohwinkel

Peter Kernas Mickey Katz

Gillian Scalicias Fanny Ziegfeld

as Giovanna

Xu Re Huaras Princess Ulan Iga

Nugzar Shariaas Russian officer

Christoph Eichhornas Officer's attache

Else Nabuas The Kalinka Sisters

Jacintaas The Kalinka Sisters

Sevimbike Elibayas The Kalinka Sisters

Amadeus Flössner