BBC gives Genghis Khan a makeover

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BBC gives Genghis Khan a makeover
By Anthony Barnes and Jonathan Thompson
02 January 2005


For centuries he has been mythologised as a ruthless barbarian whose bloodlust saw him slaughter millions as he expanded his colossal empire outwards from Mongolia.

But Genghis Khan will see his reputation salvaged with a BBC dramatisation of his life, portraying him as a great and benevolent leader who united warring tribes and brought culture to his people.

The film - a major international co-production to be screened on BBC1 in the coming weeks - will paint him as a brilliant visionary.

Producers of the one-hour film, already sold to Australia and New Zealand, used the same computer technology as the Lord of the Rings trilogy for thebattle scenes.

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