Punks are, by definition, rebels. They may sound and look like angry young men, but they are rebels with kindness and love: Kyaw Kyaw, the 25-year-old protagonist in the film, and his band members are committed to their ideals of humanity and peace. They make a living with their art and music. They help the poor.
We follow their way through life in Myanmar. What motivates them to be Punks? And how do they look at tradition, which in Myanmar is connected to Buddhism? German film director Andreas Hartman lived three months in Myanmar. He met Kyaw Kyaw and his band there and followed their way. As a true documentary filmmaker he wanted to be as close to his subjects as possible and provide a film as authentic as it can be. He lived with them for three months. This explains why his camera seems to be present not only when they play music but also when important conversations take place.
The director will present his film on March 15, at 7 PM at the Goethe-Institut Hanoi, followed by a discussion. In cooperation with DocLab and the Film Academy Hanoi, Hartmann will also conduct a workshop.
“My Buddha is Punk” will be screened on Wed 15 Mar 2017, 7 pm at Goethe Institut.