Burma Storybook (2017)
Burma Storybook is a parade of characters, poems and cinema verité scenes set in this enchantingly beautiful land trying to recover from six decades of fear and suffering. The main story is of Maung Aung Pwint, Burma’s most famous dissident poet, who has spent more than 30 years behind bars for his political activism. The yearning for his lost son, who lives in political exile in Finland, and his long-awaited return home after 20 years, are at the heart of the film.
Director: Petr Lom
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: January 27, 2017
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Petr Lom
Editing: Stefan Kamp, Dorith Vinken
Production: JAB Films Norway, ZINdoc, IKONdocs
Country: Norway, Netherlands
Language: Burmese
Original Language: my
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burma Storybook about?
- Burma Storybook is a parade of characters, poems and cinema verité scenes set in this enchantingly beautiful land trying to recover from six decades of fear and suffering. The main story is of Maung Aung Pwint, Burma’s most famous dissident poet, who has spent more than 30 years behind bars for his political activism. The yearning for his lost son, who lives in political exile in Finland, and his long-awaited return home after 20 years, are at the heart of the film.
- Who directed Burma Storybook?
- Burma Storybook was directed by Petr Lom.
- Who stars in Burma Storybook?
- Burma Storybook stars Maung Aung Pwint, Thukkamein Hlaing, Moe Way, Khin Aung Aye, Su Yint, Maung Yu Py.
- How long is Burma Storybook?
- Burma Storybook has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Burma Storybook?
- Burma Storybook is a Documentary film.
- Where was Burma Storybook produced?
- Burma Storybook was produced in Norway, Netherlands.