Zoljargal Purevdash | Mongolia | France | Switzerland | Qatar | 2023 | 98’

The first Mongolian film to ever play in official selection at Cannes, this beautifully photographed debut feature is a hope-filled coming-of-age drama about resilience and determination against the odds. When gifted high school student Ulzii unexpectedly wins a local physics competition in Mongolia’s capital city Ulaanbaatar, he sees a chance to escape his deprived neighbourhood by competing nationally for a university scholarship. But he has to balance the demands of looking after his younger siblings during a harsh winter with pursuing his academic dreams.

£8.40 (£7.70)