A Thousand Fires
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | France, Netherlands, Palestinian Territory |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Saeed Taji Farouky |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (3 votes) |
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A Thousand Fires is a very strong film rated 7.7/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2021, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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