The Art of Freedom film festival was a first in Burma, pushing the
limits of expression, and screening a wide range of films that were
uncensored and critical of the former military regime that ruled the
country for decades before recent elections, which created a Parliament.
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- “Rope” directed by Min Thike won the “Best Short Film” award,
- “Freedom and Unity,” directed by Zaw Bo Bo Hein won the “Best Animation” award,
- “Still in the Dark,” directed by 19-year old director Aung Zaw Moe won the “New and Youngest Film Director” award,
- “Click in Fear,” directed by Sai Kyaw Khaing won the “Best Documentary” award, and Waing’s “Cut this Scene” won the “Audience’s Choice” award.
