Genghis Blues

Name: Genghis Blues
Released: 1999-07-19
Rating: 7.079

7.1/10 (19)

·1999· 87 min

Director: Roko Belic

"The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva."

Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently taught himself how to reproduce these extraordinary sounds. This documentary follows him to Tuva, where he takes part in a throat singing competition. Languages featured in the film include English, Russian and Tuvan.

Where to Watch

DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel

Cast

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Paul Pena

himself

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Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

In brief

Genghis Blues (1999) is a documentary, music film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 19 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 27min. You can stream it on: DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Genghis Blues online?

Genghis Blues is available on the following streaming services: DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Genghis Blues?

Genghis Blues runs 87 minutes (1h 27min).

What rating does Genghis Blues have?

Genghis Blues has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 19 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Genghis Blues from?

Genghis Blues was released in 1999.