Unreported Story

Unreported Story

Synopsis

Twenty-two year old Aye Pwint spends her days foraging for herbs and roots to sell in the market. As she hacks her way desultorily through the undergrowth, we learn of her sad existence caught between a violent step-father and an indifferent mother.

Director's Statement

Director Lay Thida, who grew up close to where the film's protagonist lives, says: 'I wanted to tell Aye Pwint's story to make people in Myanmar aware of women's issues. I hope this film will encourage Myanmar's women's groups to push for policy changes that will protect women and empower them to overcome such abusive relationships.'

Director's Biography

Lay Thida has worked as a director and producer for a number of different organisations including the EU, ActionAid Myanmar, Metta Foundation, International Rescue Committee, the British Council and WaterAid creating audio-visual material for advocacy, promotion, education and awareness purposes.pe

Awards & Nominations

May, 2012
Göttingen International Ethnographic Film Festival
Nomination for Best Student Film
Germany

Screenings

May, 2013
15th International Women's Film Festival Seoul
Seoul, Korea
January, 2013
DocPoint Helsinki International Documentary Film Festival
Finland

Director's Filmography

2011
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Director

12‘0‘‘

2011

Director / Editor

12‘22‘‘

2011

Director

18‘50‘‘

2009

Director/Editor

18‘45‘‘

2009

23‘0‘‘

2008

Director/Editor

15‘59‘‘

2007

Director / Editor

18‘18‘‘

2007

22‘22‘‘

2006
A Sketch of Wathone

Sound Recordist

15‘58‘‘

2006
The Uninvited Guest

Sound Recordist

13‘49‘‘

2006

Director/Editor

13‘5‘‘

2005
Peace Of Mind

Sound Recordist

10‘11‘‘

Sound Recordist

15‘20‘‘

The Long Way Home

Director / Editor

8‘15‘‘

Pictures

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