Thousands of Muslims in Myanmar have been forced to flee their homes due to violence incited by Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu's inflammatory rhetoric.
“Inside the mind of an islammophobic monk”
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Thousands of Muslims in Myanmar have been forced to flee their homes due to violence incited by Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu's inflammatory rhetoric.
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Synopsis
Ashin Wirathu, a Buddhist monk in Myanmar, uses inflammatory rhetoric to incite violence against the country's Muslim minority. His speeches resonate with many in the Buddhist majority, leading to riots and widespread persecution. The Venerable W. documents these events, showing how Wirathu's influence extends beyond his followers to elements within the Myanmar government. The film captures the destruction of Muslim homes and the exodus of thousands from their communities. Directed by Barbet Schroeder, it premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
What Critics Say
The GuardianThis intimate documentary on Ashin Wirathu, the Buddhist fanatic whose ideas have brought down Aung Sun Suu Kyi, is a bleak study of sectarianism by Barbet Schroeder.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ashin Wirathu, the monk inciting violence in Myanmar.
- See how government officials support anti-Muslim actions.
- Find out about the impact of hate speech on society.
Did You Know
- The film is part of Barbet Schroeder's 'Trilogy of Evil' series.
- Ashin Wirathu's rhetoric has led to thousands of Muslims fleeing Myanmar.
- The documentary has a runtime of 107 minutes.
- Schroeder's crew was monitored by Myanmar's military police during filming.
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Who directed The Venerable W.?
The Venerable W. was directed by Swiss filmmaker Barbet Schroeder.
What is the runtime of The Venerable W.?
The runtime of The Venerable W. is 100 minutes.
When did The Venerable W. premiere at the Cannes Film Festival?
The Venerable W. premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.
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