The Maw Naing (1971, Myanmar) is a poet, artist and filmmaker who mixes surrealistic images with political commentary in his work. He forms part of the first class to graduate from theYangon Film School, founded in 2005, and then studied directing at FAMU in Prague. The Monk (2014) is his first feature.
Filmography (selection): Again and Again (2008, short doc), Evening (2009, short), Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing (2012, doc), The Monk (2014). The Maw Naing is currently working on his second feature film (exp. release 2024).
Filmography (selection): Again and Again (2008, short doc), Evening (2009, short), Nargis: When Time Stopped Breathing (2012, doc), The Monk (2014). The Maw Naing is currently working on his second feature film (exp. release 2024).