1242: GATEWAY TO THE WEST

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By Péter SOÓS

GALLOPING ENTERTAINMENT - as SALES All rights, World / PROD

Historical - Post-Production 2023

When one of Genghis Khan’s armies invades Europe in 1242 it doesn’t expect that a Hungarian castle and a holy man will stop it.

- Year of production
- 2023
- Genres
- Historical, Action/Adventure
- Countries
- HUNGARY, UNITED KINGDOM, MONGOLIA
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Budget
- 10 - 25 M$
- Duration
- 100 mn
- Director(s)
- Péter SOÓS
- Writer(s)
- Áron HORVÁTH, Joan LANE
- Cast
- Ray STEVENSON, Eric ROBERTS, Michael IRONSIDE, David SCHOFIELD, Neil STUKE, Genevieve FLORENCE, Bold CHOIMBOL
- Producer(s)
- Kornél SIPOS (Nyugat Kapujában), Bill CHAMBERLAIN (Chelsea Pictures), Carlos ALPERIN (Galloping Entertainment)
- Synopsis
- When the Kingdom of Hungary’s army was annihilated by the Mongols at the battle of Mohi, only the castle of Esztergom stood in their way to invade Europe. Batu, the grandson of Genghis Khan, reaches the walls of Esztergom with his invincible army. The castle’s defenders led by Eusebius, the canon of Esztergom, and a Spanish mercenary, captain Simon, are preparing for the final battle. The arrival of the papal legate, Cardinal Cesareani, the Mongol Lunar New Year’s celebration and the mystical approach of Eusebius, offer the defenders a small glimmer of hope.
- Partners & financing
- Co-producers: Nyugat Kapujaban (Hungary), Chelsea Pictures (UK) & Seemon Studio (Mongolia)
  Finance: National Film Institute Hungary and Foresight Media
- Production schedule
- Delivery December 2023
- Beginning of shooting
- Nov 17, 2022
- End of shooting
- Feb 19, 2023