Mlabri in the Woods (2019)
The Mlabri is one of the smallest ethnic minorities on the planet who have lived in the mountainous forests of northern Thailand and western Laos. Since being "rediscovered" on the Thai side in the early 1980s, they have gradually come to live a settled life in a few villages in Nan and Phrae provinces in Thailand. However, even though they have been integrated into modern society, they do not have a means of livelihood. They receive public assistance, make knitting crafts, or are hired by the neighboring Hmong as day laborers to help with the cultivation. Ito Yuma, a young Japanese linguist has been collecting and studying the Mlabri language, which is ind danger of disappear.
Director: Yu Kaneko
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 6, 2019
Cinematography: Yu Kaneko
Editing: Yu Kaneko
Country: Japan
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mlabri in the Woods about?
- The Mlabri is one of the smallest ethnic minorities on the planet who have lived in the mountainous forests of northern Thailand and western Laos. Since being "rediscovered" on the Thai side in the early 1980s, they have gradually come to live a settled life in a few villages in Nan and Phrae provinces in Thailand. However, even though they have been integrated into modern society, they do not have a means of livelihood. They receive public assistance, make knitting crafts, or are hired by the neighboring Hmong as day laborers to help with the cultivation. Ito Yuma, a young Japanese linguist has been collecting and studying the Mlabri language, which is ind danger of disappear.
- Who directed Mlabri in the Woods?
- Mlabri in the Woods was directed by Yu Kaneko.
- How long is Mlabri in the Woods?
- Mlabri in the Woods has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Mlabri in the Woods?
- Mlabri in the Woods is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mlabri in the Woods produced?
- Mlabri in the Woods was produced in Japan.