

The Venerable W.
Original Title: “Le vénérable W.”
“Inside the mind of an islammophobic monk”
Overview
A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.
Top Cast

Bulle Ogier
Petite voix bouddhiste (voice)

Barbet Schroeder
Narrateur (voice)
Ashin Wirathu
Himself
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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