Myanmar Diaries

Authentic mobile phone footage captures soldiers shooting at demonstrators and arresting those who stand up against the military dictatorship. Dramatic amateur videos alternate with intimate acted scenes, which, rather than telling a story, communicate the feelings arising from the turbulent events that took place in Myanmar in 2021. What does it feel like when the world forgets about you at a time when things are at their worst? A group of filmmakers, who like the majority of the other protagonists remain anonymous for safety reasons, try to capture the essence of the situation. The film is a raw testimony to what plays out in people’s homes and minds when a military junta takes over “out there”.