Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing (2010)

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In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy Delta, claiming 140,000 lives. Despite a filming ban, young Burmese filmmakers clandestinely visited devastated villages after the storm, capturing surreal scenes of loss and resilience. Their emotional footage reveals the profound impact of Nargis, depicting a world where life and death intertwine, altering countless lives forever. For security reasons, the filmmakers couldn't reveal their names and they used pseudonyms. But for the first time, they screened the film with their real names at the 2nd Wathann Film Festival in 2012.

Director: The Maw Naing, Pe Maung Same
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Germany, Myanmar
Language: Burmese
Original Language: my

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing about?
In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy Delta, claiming 140,000 lives. Despite a filming ban, young Burmese filmmakers clandestinely visited devastated villages after the storm, capturing surreal scenes of loss and resilience. Their emotional footage reveals the profound impact of Nargis, depicting a world where life and death intertwine, altering countless lives forever. For security reasons, the filmmakers couldn't reveal their names and they used pseudonyms. But for the first time, they screened the film with their real names at the 2nd Wathann Film Festival in 2012.
Who directed Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing?
Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing was directed by The Maw Naing, Pe Maung Same.
How long is Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing?
Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing?
Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing is a Documentary film.
Where was Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing produced?
Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing was produced in Germany, Myanmar.