Burma Diary
Jan 01, 1997 · 55m
Director
Jeanne HallacyOverview
This acclaimed documentary explores the revolutionary movement fighting for democracy in Burma and depicts how young people, in particular, are affected by the human rights abuses of Burma’s military government. Burma Diary focuses on the story of Tint Aung, a young Burmese man who was actively involved in the protest movement while in college. He is forced to flee from his home and take refuge in the jungles of the Burmese-Thailand border along with his wife and his two young daughters. As the film chronicles four harsh years of Tint Aung’s struggle to survive, it provides a passionate and at times heartbreaking study of the hopes of and the obstacles facing the Burmese democracy movement.
Cast of Burma Diary
Crew of Burma Diary
About Burma Diary
What is Burma Diary about?
This acclaimed documentary explores the revolutionary movement fighting for democracy in Burma and depicts how young people, in particular, are affected by the human rights abuses of Burma’s military government. Burma Diary focuses on the story of Tint Aung, a young Burmese man who was actively involved in the protest movement while in college. He is forced to flee from his home and take refuge…
When was Burma Diary released?
Burma Diary was released on January 1, 1997.
How long is Burma Diary?
Burma Diary runs 55 minutes.
Who directed Burma Diary?
Burma Diary was directed by Jeanne Hallacy.
Who is in the cast of Burma Diary?
The cast of Burma Diary includes Aung San Suu Kyi (Self).