The big winner of the most glittering night of Myanmar cinema was the State Administration Council (SAC), for its artless manipulation of the movie industry and its leaden propaganda efforts.
The 2023 Myanmar Academy Awards were celebrated in “iconic fashion” in Naypyidaw on February 3, attended by industry stars, directors and senior members of the military regime who have long harnessed the influence and glamor of film to bolster the prestige of the armed forces.
Running since 1952, this year’s Academy Awards showcased 35 films with awards in 12 categories. As expected,…
