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Burma VJ: Reporter i et lukket land

Documentary

2008, Movie, 1h 24min

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.

"Burma VJ: Reporter i et lukket land" — documentary movie produced in Denmark, UK, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Netherlands, Canada, USA, Israel, Belgium and Germany and released in 2008. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 24min. "Burma VJ: Reporter i et lukket land" is not currently available to stream in Singapore. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Denmark,United Kingdom,Sweden,Norway,Spain,Netherlands,Canada,United States,Israel,Belgium,Germany

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Reviews

Critic Sam Toy

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What makes Anders Østergaard’s footage — focusing on the Buddhist monk protest of September 2007 — so captivating is that it comes not from embedded foreigners, but from the astonishing conviction of a few locals.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The 2007 protest sank, but the footage lives on.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marc Savlov

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Utterly gripping, 'Burma VJ' will rock you to the core.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is a powerful documentary that delves into the lives of courageous video journalists risking everything to deliver news from Myanmar, despite the brutal military regime. Defying the odds and risking torture and imprisonment, these young citizens embody the essence of journalism, providing a vital window into a closed society. Through their lens, the world witnesses the power of peaceful resistance and the human spirit. Nominated for an Academy Award, this film brings viewers closer to the action, showcasing the determination and bravery of those who dare to speak truth to power.

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