In the Heat of the Fire
Synopsis
The fire burns for many hours a day under the huge roof of this foundry in South Dagon in Myanmar’s former capital of Yangon. Two of these workers are 43-year-old U Naing Win and 26-year-old Kyaw Gyi. As they toil away, they keep a tight lid on their private lives, but in conversation their feelings come flooding out.
Schedule
1st Screening
3 November 2024, 19:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
5 November 2024, 19:00 GMT+7
Credits
Yadanar Oo
Yadanar Oo, born in Yangon, graduated in computer arts and business administration. After working in PR for media and marketing, she realized her true passion was filmmaking and decided to quit her job to apply to Yangon Film School. In the Heat of Fire (2023) is her first film as a director.
Yangon Film School
The Yangon Film School (YFS), founded in 2005, educates and empowers Myanmar filmmakers through comprehensive training in all aspects of cinema, fostering cultural exchange and storytelling prowess.
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