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The Venerable W.
“Inside the mind of an islammophobic monk”
6.6 / 10• 2017• 1h 47m•NR• English
DocumentaryDrama
Storyline
A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.
Cast & Crew
Bulle Ogier
Petite voix bouddhiste (voice)
Lead
Barbet Schroeder
Narrateur (voice)
AW
Ashin Wirathu
Himself
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Barbet Schroeder's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Venerable W. is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
