The Venerable W.
2017, English. Directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Inside the mind of an islammophobic monk
A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Venerable W. is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 7 June 2017
- Original title
- Le vénérable W.
- Country
- Switzerland, France
- Written by
- Barbet Schroeder
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The Venerable W.: quick answers
Is The Venerable W. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Venerable W.?
The Venerable W. runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Venerable W. have a post-credits scene?
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The Venerable W. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Venerable W. yet.
Which OTT platform is The Venerable W. on?
The Venerable W. is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Venerable W.?
If you liked The Venerable W., try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Life in a Day, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet.
Who directed The Venerable W.?
The Venerable W. (2017) was directed by Barbet Schroeder and stars Bulle Ogier, Barbet Schroeder, Ashin Wirathu.