LETTER TO SAN ZAW HTWAY

ABOUT THE FILM

In the aftermath of the military coup in Myanmar on February 1st 2021, the filmmakers invited the loved ones of Burmese artist and activist San Zaw Htway to write letters to him. This film is composed of their words.

 

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The brutal military coup of February 1st of 2021 destroyed ten years of fragile democratic transition in the Myanmar and has killed and imprisoned thousands.

The anonymous writers in this film seek inspiration from San Zaw Htway’s all too brief life to come to terms with the cruelty of this military regime. For he overcame 13 years of prison with wisdom, resilience and grace.

Filmed by Burmese cinematographer Bo Thet Htun, who followed the army’s take-over in the months after the coup this year, and by Petr Lom, who filmed together with San Zaw Htway over a period of four years.

Screenings

LETTER TO SAN ZAW HTWAY had its world premiere at IDFA 2021

Nov. 18, 2021
Nov 25, 2021

industry and festivals

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