Blacksmith
2013- 2016 • Feature Film • WrappedDocumentary"Blacksmith" captures the soul of internationally renowned, visionary artist, Dashi Namdakov, a descendent of an ancient caste of Darkhans, blacksmiths who forged the weapons of Genghis Khan.
Brought back from near death at an early age by a local shaman, this artful documentary tells the story of Dashi’s devout Buddhism, his brushes with shamanism and his journey from a modest village in his native Buryatia to the world stage of fine art.
Through intimate conversations with iconic Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, Dashi reveals his struggle and deep connection with his people which greatly influenced and complimented his role as Production Designer on the Bodrov’s directed, critically acclaimed Oscar nominated film, MONGOL, the story of the young Genghis Khan.
"Blacksmith" captures the soul of internationally renowned, visionary artist, Dashi Namdakov, a descendent of an ancient caste of Darkhans, blacksmiths who forged the weapons of Genghis Khan.
Brought back from near death at an early age by a local shaman, this artful documentary tells the story of Dashi’s devout Buddhism, his brushes with shamanism and his journey from a modest village in his native Buryatia to the world stage of fine art.
Through intimate conversations with iconic Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, Dashi reveals his struggle and deep connection with his people which greatly influenced and complimented his role as Production Designer on the Bodrov’s directed, critically acclaimed Oscar nominated film, MONGOL, the story of the young Genghis Khan.
