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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain (2012): Ratings

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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain is a 2012 historical documentary directed by Robert H. Lieberman. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
68
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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genres
History , Documentary , News
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain About?

The premise of They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain without spoilers.

Filmmaker Robert H. Lieberman spent two years secretly filming in Myanmar, offering a rare glimpse into the country's hidden world and the lives of its people under a restrictive regime. The documentary features an interview with Aung San Suu Kyi and explores diverse perspectives through intimate portraits of Burmese citizens. The film journeys through historical sites like ancient Bagan, examines the legacy of colonial struggles, and highlights the nation’s resilience in the face of challenges, including the impact of Cyclone Nargis.

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • burma
  • military
  • election
  • human rights
  • protest
  • buddhism
  • buddhist monk
  • monk
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Crew

The Director of They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain

Directed by Robert H. Lieberman.

From the director

More from Robert H. Lieberman

More films directed by Robert H. Lieberman, best-rated first: Angkor Awakens: A Portrait of Cambodia, Echoes of the Empire: Beyond Genghis Khan, Love on the Road and Love Stories in Sunflower Valley.

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Ratings

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

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Cars in They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain

46 cars on screen, including the 2005 Lincoln Town Car and the 2005 Toyota Camry.

All 46 cars
  • 2005 Lincoln Town Car in They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain 2005 Lincoln Town Car Main role
  • 2005 Toyota Camry in They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain 2005 Toyota Camry Main role
  • 2006 Dodge Charger in They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain 2006 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 2012 Chevrolet Sonic in They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Minor role

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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain?

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain released?

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain was released on September 21, 2012.

Who directed They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain?

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain was directed by Robert H. Lieberman.

More films by Robert H. Lieberman

How is They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain rated?

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Does They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain have a post-credit scene?

No. They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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