Films
Gigi, whose husband is a civil servant, had a peaceful life in her home country. Life had completely changed forever after the military coup in 2021. Her husband joined the CDM (Disobedience Movement) and fought against the military dictatorship. One day, plain-clothed police visited their home, and the family, sensing danger, left Myanmar to Thailand. What awaited them there was unfair treatment from the Thai police.
Young people in Myanmar persist in protesting against the military coup. Nyi Min Thu, a student activist, was one of them. Despite knowing the dangers involved, his parents couldn't stop him, having been activists themselves in their youth. How will they cope with the loss of their son? They remember their beloved son.
Young people in Myanmar persist in protesting against the military coup. Nyi Min Thu, a student activist, was one of them. Despite knowing the dangers involved, his parents couldn't stop him, having been activists themselves in their youth. How will they cope with the loss of their son? They remember their beloved son.
The short film "Mommy The Journalist" recounts the story of a woman who, while pregnant, deftly evaded the military council's pursuit during her reporting in the midst of a revolution. She steadfastly wielded her journalistic pen throughout the revolution until the moment she gave birth. The film portrays the journey of a female journalist who, just 45 days after childbirth, left her home, seeking refuge in a foreign country while continuing to deliver pivotal revolutionary news to the public. It depicts her challenging passage through a forest with her day-old child and the arduous crossing of the Thaung Yin River. "Mommy The Journalist" is a narrative that emphasizes the importance of family safety and the unyielding pursuit of truth.
As I first tuned into this song, its message resonated strongly about justice for the people of Burma/Myanmar. It unequivocally stands as an anthem expressing deep appreciation for the dedicated people's defense soldiers who valiantly stand on the front lines, fighting for the establishment of a federal democratic union and the pursuit of equality and justice.
CDM attendees who protested against the coup and did not go to work have fled to the border areas to escape pursuit and arrest by the military. More than two years after the military coup, it became critical for people CDM to find job opportunities and solve their livelihood difficulties. To this end, CDMs are connecting with organisations in the border areas and relearning various vocational skills." Mother's Arm is an organisation that promotes the acquisition of vocational skills for these people. The film presented the handicraft-making work of the CDMs working in Mothers' Arm.
To reveal the shocking impact of the Cyclone Mocha that has attacked Myanmar in May 2023, this film aims to shed light on the plight of Rohingya refugees, who endured the harshest consequences of the disaster. It seeks to raise global awareness about the systematic genocide perpetrated by the Myanmar military against the Rohingya community. Even in the face of natural disasters, the Rohingya have often been neglected, lacking the aid and relief they urgently need. The film's objective is to garner international attention and support for the Rohingya people.
A man who escaped with his family to avoid military forced persecution used the little money on hand to buy a fish net. Unable to get work in the refugee area, he set his nets in the river to fish to survive. In Chin State western Myanmar, a massive military crackdown took place and many houses and villages in the demilitarised zone were burnt down. He and his family, who were farmers have been forced to leave their villages where they have livestock and homes, and are now forced to live in desperate need of 'peace'. What are coups and violence taking away from innocent people? One fisherman's voice tells of the urgent situation. ----------------------------------------------------------- Docu Athan is the project to support Burmese creators started by Docu Meme. "Athan" means "voice or opinion" in Burmese. Viewers can donate "Athan" to fund creators to create new works. https://www.docuathan.com/ This film is created by Aung Nay Myo. You can directly donate to him through the link below. https://www.docuathan.com/creator/aung-nay-myo
The Black Panther column of the PDF (Peoples Defence Force) which has been fighting the army for peace since the coup has built a school in one of the villages.The soldiers work with teachers who have joined the CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) to teach their studies. Children who are still very young tell there stories of how their villages were attacked by the army. They are struggling to prepare food and stationery for their children and ensure their safety for their children's schools which are their hope for the future despite the many difficulties they face in the midst of war.
Many of those who joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) have been forced to live away from Myanmar to escape the military. With her two daughters, she began life in neighbouring Thailand. What is life like as a mother away from her homeland? What will her two young daughters think when they leave Myanmar, where they are familiar with their school and friends? This short documentary listens to the 'voices' of a family of three, a mother and her daughters.
A music video for 'Fascist Elections' by Novem Htoo, musician. The military, which provoked the coup, controls various political systems, including elections or the legal system, in a violently unjust way. The music video shows scenes that remind us of the 'facade election' planned by the Myanmar junta in August 2023. Many actual images that symbolise the injustice and discord surrounding the military coup d'état. With a heavy soundtrack, the song states: 'Use your brains and be prepared!' Stand by the citizens!" The powerful messages come through.
One day, as I opened the door to my familiar home, an unexpected sight was in front of me. The room lay in ruins, and panic immediately overwhelmed me, urging me to flee. However, in that very moment, a pair of hands reached out to me, offering salvation－ This short animated film draws inspiration from the true experience of an individual who discovered hope amid the depths of despair during a coup d'état.
After the February 2021 coup, the intense fighting in Karen State that began with the Lay Kay Kaw battle. Now, there are about 500,000 refugees in the 7 districts controlled by the Karen National Union (KNU). Most of these refugees are women and children. In this documentary, you will see the hardships of the refugees and the hopes of the children. I have been in the battle since the beginning of the battle of Lay Kay Kaw, and I had to live in two refugee camps for 13 days to avoid the war. Most of the information in this documentary is from my own experiences. Children are the future. Is it fair to spend their future in wars?
Transitional justice refers to the collective efforts of a society to address human rights abuses, genocide, war crimes, and other violations that occur within a social context, aiming to transition from situations of violent governance, such as authoritarian rule, towards democracy. Its purpose is to establish "justice" within society, which involves specific initiatives like conducting criminal trials, uncovering the truth, and preserving archives. In the current situation surrounding Myanmar, this term also encompasses the endeavors and aspirations of the people. In this short documentary, we focus on a woman who was once a teacher in Myanmar. After the coup took place, she sustained a gunshot wound to her leg due to her participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). The people continue to demand "justice" against the brutal military that ravages villages and towns. What does "justice" truly mean in present-day Myanmar? This documentary aims to lend an ear to the narratives that can bring about justice in society.
Since the coup, many young people in Myanmar have continued their 'fight' as the BPLA (Burma People's Liberation Army) to stop violence by the state army. May, a 'trainer', works with young people who have fled the state army and take up arms in the mountains. What is her reason for leaving her family and continuing to fight? What are her thoughts as an trainer? What hope does she have for the future? This short documentary captures the thoughts of a young woman trainer.
Linn Maung is a young guy, who joined the protests peacefully to express his desire of restoring democracy and unwillingness to the coup like many other people soon after the military seized power from the civilian elected government. Due to the horrendous crimes that junta forces committed against the peaceful protesters and to avoid the threat of their arrest, he had to run into the jungle to hold the gun and to fight back. After the military jets dropped the bombs on the training camp where he was joining, he had to run again. He, this time, realized that it is crucial and essential to have guns to win the fights with the junta forces on the front line. Then, their aim of unrooting the Tatmadaw (military) from Myanmar’s democratization process could proceed. Thus, he decided to raise funds by selling his art to provide the necessary support to his comrades.
Ko Saw Tun, Ma Thin Zar and their three children reached Lay Kay Kaw in 2019 because of the childrens’ education. They got a plot of land from Lay Kay Kaw administration office and built their house themself. At that time, Lay Kay Kaw was not perfect but they lived there and they were living their dreams.The family had to run from Lay Kay Kaw. How are they living now?
The Red, a middle aged woman detained by military intelligence, struggles to survive from atrocities and sexual abuse under brutal interrogation after 1st February 2021 Military Coup in Burma. This animated film tells the story of a woman enduring days of living hell in detention during the coup. Surviving torture, the young woman continues to stand for the recovering of freedom, justice and equality against Military Junta. This film has achieved the 1st Prize in 2022 at Film Competition for International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, sponsored by Freedom Film and Asia Justice and Rights.