Synopsis
Every year, coastal communities in Rakhine State on the north-western coast of Myanmar are exposed to the threat of floods and cyclones. Between 2008 and 2011, Malteser International and Mangrove Service Network (MSN) helped two villages in Sittwe Township to plant and grow over 10,000 mangroves – thus safeguarding the lives of more than 5,000 people. Punctuated by striking images of the coastal landscape, this short documentary describes the critical importance of mangrove restoration in reducing disaster risks aggravated by the changing environment; it also shows how the women of these villages in particular have become part of an eco-vision to protect and help their communities.
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Credits
Co-Director: Philipp Danao
Co-Director: Khin Myanmar
Cinematography: Aung Ko Ko
Sound Recordist: War War Hlaing
Editor: Myo Min Khin
Editing Mentor: Regina Bärtschi
Categories
Documentary, Society, Health, Work, Peace, Environment/Climate Change
Technical Details
Duration: 15‘36‘‘
4:3 Letterbox
System: PAL
Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, German, Burmese
2011
Copyright
Yangon Film Services
Director's Biography
Philipp Danao was born and raised in the Philippines. At the time of making More than a Tree, he was working for Malteser International in Myanmar as the organisation’s disaster risk reduction coordinator, committed to building community resilience including through mangrove reforestation.
Awards & Nominations
October, 2017 Screenings
Director's Filmography
Co-Director
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