The Venerable W.
Director Barbet Schroeder
Countries France, Switzerland
Duration 100 min
Synopsis
In Burma, the “Venerable Wirathu” is a highly respected and influential Buddhist monk who is at the heart of everyday racism. Yet 90% of the population has adopted Buddhism as a faith: a religion based on a peaceful, tolerant and non-violent way of life.
In Burma, the “Venerable Wirathu” is a highly respected and influential Buddhist monk who is at the heart of everyday racism. Yet 90% of the population has adopted Buddhism as a faith: a religion based on a peaceful, tolerant and non-violent way of life.