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 the destruction of the marine environment in the region. Ecotourism is developing rapidly in the Mergui Archipelago but poses challenges for the Moken people.
- Year2020
- Runtime41:00
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryMyanmar, Austria
- DirectorSandor Poppinga
- ScreenwriterSandor Poppinga
- ProducerRobin Kersten, Sandor Poppinga
- CinematographerMichael Forbes, Christoph Jung, Heiko Birkenstock, Robin Kersten, Sandor Poppinga
- EditorSandor Poppinga
- MusicJao Silvestre
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 the destruction of the marine environment in the region. Ecotourism is developing rapidly in the Mergui Archipelago but poses challenges for the Moken people.
- Year2020
- Runtime41:00
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryMyanmar, Austria
- DirectorSandor Poppinga
- ScreenwriterSandor Poppinga
- ProducerRobin Kersten, Sandor Poppinga
- CinematographerMichael Forbes, Christoph Jung, Heiko Birkenstock, Robin Kersten, Sandor Poppinga
- EditorSandor Poppinga
- MusicJao Silvestre