Roberto Garçon's Documentary 'Le Passage du temps' Explores Nomadic Herders in Mongolia
The documentary 'Le Passage du temps,' directed and produced by Roberto Garçon, presents an insightful exploration of Mongolia's nomadic herder community while steering clear of ethnocentric and folkloric portrayals. Garçon only appears on screen when necessary, acting as a conduit between the audience and the herders. The film openly shares his experiences and motivations, offering a compassionate depiction of their lives. It debuted on artsixMic. Additional highlights include Eye Haïdara serving as the mistress of ceremonies for the 2026 Cannes Festival, Park Chan Wook presiding over the jury for the 79th Cannes Festival, the airing of 'Les Mandrakes d’Or' on Gulli on January 1, and 'Lire Lolita à Téhéran' hitting theaters on March 26.
Key facts
- Roberto Garçon directed and produced 'Le Passage du temps'
- The documentary explores nomadic herders in Mongolia
- It avoids ethnocentrism and folklorism
- Indigenous figures are central to the film
- Garçon's on-screen presence is minimal and narrative-driven
- The film has a candid tone different from other documentaries
- It was featured on artsixMic
- Related content includes various cultural events and awards
Entities
Artists
- Roberto Garçon
- Eye Haïdara
- Park Chan Wook
- Audrey Ismaël
- Viola Davis
Institutions
- artsixMic
- Festival de Cannes
- Gulli
- Forum des images
- Deauville Green Awards
- Vox Milo Festival
Locations
- Mongolia
- Cannes
- France
- Téhéran
- Gaza
- Ukraine