The Golden Yurt (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, The Golden Yurt is a notable film directed by Gottfried Kolditz.
What it’s about. Herder Pagwa lives in a hut in a valley of beautiful flowers, where he hoards a mysterious chest whose secret is not revealed even to his three sons. The elder two believe that the chest is filled with gold and precious stones, so they break it open. From then on, water floods the valley, the earth withers and the people and animals start dying of thirst. The youngest son seeks out the wise Arat to ask for advice.
Who’s in it. The Golden Yurt stars Zaagani Zegmed as Pagwa, Kurt Mühlhardt as Wasserkhan and Evelyn Cron as Daughter of Wasserkhan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Golden Yurt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Yurt page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Yurt (1961)?
- In US, The Golden Yurt is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Golden Yurt worth watching?
- The Golden Yurt holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Yurt?
- The Golden Yurt stars Zaagani Zegmed, Kurt Mühlhardt and Evelyn Cron.
- When was The Golden Yurt released?
- The Golden Yurt was released in 1961.