Natpwe: The Feast of the Spirits
2013
In Natpwe, the feast of the spirits, co-directors Tiane Doan na Champassak and Jean Dubrel have produced an immersive, seemingly timeless document of an annual Burmese trance ritual that dates back to the eleventh century. Shot in Super 8 and 16mm in sooty black and white, the film conveys the astonishing sense of liberation of tens of thousands of bodies and minds — a mass expression of faith, but also a rapturous respite from societal intolerance.
Natpwe: The Feast of the Spirits (2013) is a Documentary film that follows in Natpwe, the feast of the spirits, co-directors Tiane Doan na Champassak and Jean Dubrel have produced an immersive, seemingly timeless document of an annual Burmese trance ritual that dates back to the eleventh century. Shot in Super 8 and 16mm in sooty black and white, the film conveys the astonishing sense of liberation of tens of thousands of bodies and minds — a mass expression of faith, but also a rapturous respite from societal intolerance. Natpwe: The Feast of the Spirits is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.



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