MA – CRY OF SILENCE : FESTIVALS
Burmese director The Maw Naing‘s last feature film MA-Cry of silence, written by Youngjeong Oh and coproduced by Massala with One Point Zero (Myanmar), Plus Point One (South Korea), Potocol (Singapore), DuoFilms (Norway) and Alpha Violet Production (France) will have its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The film will be screened in the “New Currents” section, a competition dedicated to up-and-coming Asian filmmakers’ first or second features.
Mi-Thet, a young Burmese woman working in a garment factory is faced by a desperate strike organized by her colleagues. When learning about the violent history of her country, she decides to join the protest.
FESTIVAL SELECTION
- Busan International Film Festival / World premiere / “New Currents” award
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival / New Talent Competitive Section
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival / NETPAC Award Candidate
Dharmasala International Film Festival
World Film Festival of Bangkok / Lotus Competition / Special Mention Award
Marrakech International Film Festival / International Competition
PAST SCREENINGS
- 04-10-2024 / BIFF – Busan (South Korea) / Busan Cinema Center 2 / 13:30
- 05-10-2024 / BIFF – Busan (South Korea) / CGV Centum City 3 / 12:30
- 10-04-2024 / BIFF – Busan (South Korea) / LOTTE CINEMA Centum City / 14:30