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The East Gallery
Presents the Canadian premier of the new, acclaimed documentary:
They Call it Myanmar - Lifting The Curtain
Introduction and Q&A with Director Robert H. Lieberman
Part of our 'Art and Film' series and our
2nd Burmese contemporary art group show:
Burma - These Days (until Aug. 9th)
Screening at the gallery:
334 Dundas Street West,
(across from the AGO)
7:30pm, Thurs. July 26th, 2012
“They Call it Myanmar – Lifting the Curtain” was
shot clandestinely over a two year period by novelist, filmmaker, and
Cornell Physicist Robert H. Lieberman. To see a trailer for the film,
please click here.
Providing a grand sweep of the country, its people and its troubled
history, this visually stunning documentary brings a human dimension to a
country that still remains a mystery to much of the world. The
Hollywood Reporter has called the documentary “The definitive Burma
film…which defies the odds and delivers a compelling portrait that
dwells with you.”
Film Venue:The East Gallery, 334 Dundas Street West, Toronto
2ndScreening: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 8:00pm (SOLD OUT)
New 3rdshow added:Thursday, July 26, 2012, 7:30 pm
Note: There is limited seating – to ensure a seat, free tickets must be reserved online at: http://theycallitmyanmar3-es2.eventbrite.com/?srnk=2
Praise for “They Call It Myanmar - Lifting The Curtain”:
“They Call It Myanmar” is a thing of beauty… a documentary with all the
virtues of a great feature film; its cinematography, music and
contemplative words make it… a hymn to a land that has grown out of the
oldest cultures in Asia.”
-Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times
(click here for the full review)
“Filmmakers capture Myanmar.”
-New York Times
(click here for the full review)
“With Myanmar on the verge of truly opening up, the best possible
introduction is likely Robert H. Lieberman’s film, “They Call It
Myanmar.”
-Washington Times
(click here for the full review)
“The striking beauty of the country; the people; the decayed
infrastructure; the extreme poverty; archival footage; an interview with
pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi; Robert H. Lieberman has put
together a collage of voices sounds and images. A labor of love.”
-BBC World News
(click here for the full review)
About the exhibition: BURMA - These Days
Four internationally recognized Burmese artists, all based in the
capital Yangon, will present their latest works for the first time in
Canada. Ranging from dramatic portraiture and fiery impressionistic
landscapes to photo-realistic waterscapes and atmospheric depictions of
every-day life, this survey show illustrates the scope, creativity and
technical skill that the Burmese art scene has become renowned for.
Please click here to see an automated slideshow of the work that will be presented: Burma - These Days artwork
The
East Gallery hosts a range of events such as book readings, lectures
and film nights in order to provide visitors with a greater
understanding of the social, historical and cultural context of the
Asian art and artists we are representing.
Please feel free to forward this email invitation onto anyone who you think might be interested.
For further information about the art show or the film nights, please contact Andrew FitzGerald at:
Email: info@theeastgallery.com
Tel: (1) 416 705 4331
The East Gallery
334 Dundas Street West (across from the AGO)
Gallery Hours: Mon. - Sun. 9am - 11 pm
http://www.theeastgallery.com/
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