What is Burma Storybook?
Burma Storybook is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 27, 2017
- Studios
- JAB Films Norway, ZINdoc, IKONdocs
- Genres
- Documentary
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Overview
Burma Storybook is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Documentary. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A poetic documentary follows Burma’s famed dissident poet’s homecoming after decades of exile.”
- Witness intimate cinema verité portraits of Burma’s resilient people.
- Experience the powerful poetry and personal story of Maung Aung Pwint.
- Its observational style may feel slow for some viewers.
Watch it if you’re interested in human rights documentaries and poetic storytelling.
The film’s contemplative tone and political subject matter suit mature audiences.
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What is the runtime of Burma Storybook?
The documentary runs approximately 81 minutes (1 hour 21 minutes).
Who is the central figure in the film?
The film centers on Maung Aung Pwint, Burma’s most famous dissident poet.
What genre does Burma Storybook belong to?
Burma Storybook is classified as a documentary.
What main themes does the documentary explore?
It explores Burma’s recovery from decades of fear, political activism, exile, and the power of poetry.
Does the film focus on a single narrative or multiple stories?
While it features a parade of characters, the primary narrative follows Maung Aung Pwint’s personal journey.