Byamba Sakhya

A true visionary of Mongolian cinema, Byamba Sakhya was born in 1968 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He has been active since the late 1980s, shaping Mongolian cinema's landscape with his distinctive blend of drama and documentary, with notable works such as "Remote Control" and "State of Dogs," earning him several international awards including the Grand Prix at the Fribourg International Film Festival. Sakhya's authorial style is marked by his profound exploration of Mongolian societal issues and the human condition, often revealing them through an intimate, cinematic lens. Byamba Sakhya, with his profound storytelling and compassionate perspective, truly embodies the heart and soul of contemporary Mongolian cinema.