Burmese and Thai Film Screening

• Limited seats*

  In Southeast Asian military-led states of Thailand and Myanmar, the authorities violate human rights and attempt to control the communication and media in order to maintain their power. Under the strict censorship and restrictions, independent filmmakers have sought ways to raise people's voices, addressing the grave political issues of the day. Burmese and Thai Film Screening is organized by a group of students from Tallinn University as a part of the ELU project. Aiming to empower those artists who work in promoting the human rights movement, fighting for the freedom of expression in Thailand and Myanmar, through film screenings, our project addresses these issues to elaborate the complexity of historical, political, and cultural context of Burmese and Thai military states. The event is a two-day program featuring five short films related to political issues in Myanmar and Thailand followed by discussion by expert guests:

Screening Schedule:

Friday 20.05.2022
5:00 P.M. Onwards

Program 1: Thailand Focus
Running Time: 70 minutes + 45 minutes discussion
Language: Thai (English Subtitles)

Mr. Zero (2016 | 40 mins)
dir. Nutcha Tantivitayapitak

Red Aninsri (2020 | 30 mins)
dir. Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke

Followed by a talk with Mukdawan Sakboon and Samak Kosem

Friday 27.05.2022
5:00 P.M. Onwards

Program 2: Myanmar Focus
Running Time: 67 minutes + 45 minutes discussion
Language: Burmese, Thai (English Subtitles)

Letter to san Zaw Htway (2021 | 25 mins)
dir. Peter Lom

Angry Folks (2019 | 17 mins)
dir. Aung Htet Myet

Ferris Wheel (2015 | 25 mins)
dir. Phuttiphong Aroonpheng

Followed by a talk with Karin Dean and Hawng Tsai

More information about the Program:
https://burmesethaifilmscreening.web.app/

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