Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country (2008)
Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country.
Director: Anders Østergaard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: November 12, 2008
Cast
- George W. Bush - Self
- Ko Muang - Self
- Aung San Suu Kyi - Self
Screenplay
Production: Oscilloscope
Country: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, Netherlands, Israel, Spain, Belgium, Canada
Language: Deutsch, Burmese, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country about?
- Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country.
- Who directed Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country?
- Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country was directed by Anders Østergaard.
- Who stars in Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country?
- Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country stars George W. Bush, Ko Muang, Aung San Suu Kyi.
- How long is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country?
- Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country?
- Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is a Documentary film.
- Where was Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country produced?
- Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country was produced in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, Netherlands, Israel, Spain, Belgium, Canada.