They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain
2012, English. Directed by Robert H. Lieberman.
Shot clandestinely over a two year period, this film provides a rare look into the second most isolated country on the planet held in a stasis by a brutal military regime for almost a half century. From over 100 interviews of people across Burma, including the recently released Aung San Suu Kyi, interwoven with stunning footage of Burmese life this documentary is truly unique.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and DocuramaFilms in India.
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- Released
- 21 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain: quick answers
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How long is They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain?
They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain on?
They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and DocuramaFilms in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain?
If you liked They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain, try Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country, Naqoyqatsi, The U.S. vs. John Lennon.
Who directed They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain?
They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain (2012) was directed by Robert H. Lieberman.