Burma VJ: Reporter i et lukket land

Jan 9 2009 Unrated 1h 24m
Documentary, History, News

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.

Plot

Using smuggled footage, this documentary tells the story of the 2007 protests in Burma by thousands of monks.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Anders Østergaard

Production Countries

Canada, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Netherlands, Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Denmark

Production Companies

Oscilloscope

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 12 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,542
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA