Question 1

Which trilogy does 'The Venerable W.' belong to?

Accepted Answer

It is the third film in Barbet Schroeder's 'trilogy of evil', following 'General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait' (1974) and 'Terror's Advocate' (2007).

Question 2

At which film festivals was 'The Venerable W.' shown in 2017?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at Cannes, Locarno, Mar del Plata, Moscow, New York, Stockholm, Telluride, Vancouver, and BFI London film festivals in 2017.

Question 3

Who directed and wrote 'The Venerable W.'?

Accepted Answer

Barbet Schroeder directed and wrote the film.

Question 4

What is the central conflict explored in 'The Venerable W.'?

Accepted Answer

The film examines religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhists through the portrait of Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of an anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.

Question 5

Who appears as himself in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Ashin Wirathu, U. Zanitar, Kyaw Zayar Htun, U. Kaylar Sa, Matthew Smith, Abdul Rasheed, Carlos Sardiña-Galache, and U. Galonni appear as themselves.

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