SDFF30 / Burma, Myanmar and the Mystic Ball
It’s been impossible to ignore the news coming out of Burma over the past 10 days. Thousands of monks marching in the streets, the marvel that is Aung San Suu Kyi and the horror of the military regime opening fire on its own people who are, once again, protesting the government.
One of the most visually stunning films in the festival this year is the Canadian documentary, Mystic Ball, that has, all of the sudden, become even more relevant because of the disasters happening in Burma. The film explores the Burmese game of chinlone, which is far better seen than explained, but imagine the most beautiful, acrobatic, artistic game of Hacky-Sack you’ve ever seen...and that’s not even close. The game itself is exceedingly difficult and in the end there are no winners, no losers and everyone is allowed to play; men, women, children, the elderly, all standing together, playing.
It’s a lovely, lyrical thing to see…especially now.
Free Burma!
International Bloggers' Day for Burma on the 4th of October
International bloggers are preparing an action to support the peaceful revolution in Burma. We want to set a sign for freedom and show our sympathy for these people who are fighting their cruel regime without weapons. These Bloggers are planning to refrain from posting to their blogs on October 4 and just put up one Banner then, underlined with the words „Free Burma!“.
www.free-burma.org
Posted by: Free Burma! | September 30, 2007 at 02:10 PM
Free Burma!
International Bloggers' Day for Burma on the 4th of October
International bloggers are preparing an action to support the peaceful revolution in Burma. We want to set a sign for freedom and show our sympathy for these people who are fighting their cruel regime without weapons. These Bloggers are planning to refrain from posting to their blogs on October 4 and just put up one Banner then, underlined with the words „Free Burma!“.
www.free-burma.org
Posted by: Free Burma! | September 30, 2007 at 02:10 PM