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Moving to Mars

200990 minGdocumentary

Two Burmese families relocate from a refugee camp near the Thai/Burmese border to their new homes in the United Kingdom.

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Mat Whitecross

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Two Burmese families relocate from a refugee camp near the Thai/Burmese border to their new homes in the United Kingdom.

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Two Burmese families leave a refugee camp near the Thai/Burmese border for the United Kingdom. They face challenges during their migration, including cultural adjustment and legal hurdles. The film documents their arrival in a new country and the process of building a new life. Directed by Mat Whitecross, Moving to Mars has a runtime of 90 minutes. It served as inspiration for Coldplay's song of the same name.

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Meet two Burmese families starting anew in the UK.
See the emotional impact of relocation on refugees.
Find out how Coldplay's song was inspired by this film.

Did You Know

The film was released in 2009.
It has a duration of 90 minutes.
The documentary inspired Coldplay's song 'Moving to Mars'.
The families featured are from a refugee camp near the Thai/Burmese border.

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Refugee storiesBurmese cultureColdplay fans

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Who directed the documentary Moving to Mars?

Moving to Mars was directed by Mat Whitecross.

What is the duration of the documentary Moving to Mars?

The duration of Moving to Mars is 90 minutes.

What inspired Coldplay's song of the same name?

Coldplay's song 'Moving to Mars' was inspired by the documentary of the same name.

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