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Myanmar's unknown Mergui Archipelago and its Moken people

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Myanmar, also known as Burma, has only relatively recently opened its borders to tourists. Therefore, most of the country's beautiful landscapes are still unknown. One of the most precious areas is the Mergui Archipelago with its prestigious beaches and remote islands. It is home to the Moken, a people of fishermen, hunters and gatherers.

In this first-ever documentary about Mergui, both the wonders and the problems of the archipelago are revealed. Breathtaking underwater footage and aerial views show the rich and diverse coral reefs with animals such as whale sharks, clown fish and octopus. However, the film also highlights the unfortunately huge problem of overfishing and destruction of the marine environment in the region. Ecotourism is developing rapidly in the Mergui Archipelago, but poses challenges for the Moken people.

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The Moken are an Austronesian people on the Mergui Archipelago. Hunter-gatherers in harmony with their environment, they are now in danger as they are down to about two thousand individuals. The film is particularly insightful and fascinating as it explores these people and their way of life, their traditions, their nomadic marine life by boat and numerous other adjustments to the water ecosystem.

Awarded as "Best Documentary" at the Austrian Film Festival 2020
Silver Trophy in the category "Documentary" at the Deauville Green Awards

A documentary by Robin Kersten, Sandor Poppinga and friends
Cinematography by Michael Forbes, Heiko Birkenstock, Robin Kersten and Chistoph Jung
Narration by Sean Dahlen
Music by João Silvestre & César Silva
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