A Thousand Fires
Released 5 years ago in 2021. A Thousand Fires is a documentary film. directed by Saeed Taji Farouky.
Synopsis
Using their bare hands, married couple Htwe Tin and Thein Shwe draw oil from a pit they drilled themselves on the land next to their house. There are lots of these “artisanal” oilfields dotted around Myanmar, where people have swapped crop cultivation for selling the oil they pump from the ground by hand.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
MY
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MY
Production Companies
- Point du Jour
- Les Films du Balibari
- Akka Films
- BIND
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Thousand Fires about?
Using their bare hands, married couple Htwe Tin and Thein Shwe draw oil from a pit they drilled themselves on the land next to their house. There are lots of these “artisanal” oilfields dotted ...
Who directed A Thousand Fires?
A Thousand Fires was directed by Saeed Taji Farouky.
How long is A Thousand Fires?
A Thousand Fires has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Thousand Fires released?
A Thousand Fires was released on August 6, 2021 in theaters.