About this movie
Artist Htoo Lwin Myo excavates the lesser-known and wildly joyful history of Myanmar’s horror and genre film industry in the 1950s that has persisted through political turmoil and archival neglect, told directly by the people who made it.
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🎭 Documentary
🎭 History
🎭 Horror
🎭 Fantasy
🎬 Htoo Lwin Myo
👤 Myint Myint Khin
👤 Htay Aung (Swe Bama Film)
👤 A1 Thein Tut
fantasy sequence
analog film
film history
direct animation on negative
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Questions about No Magic for Socialists
How long is No Magic for Socialists?
No Magic for Socialists has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed No Magic for Socialists?
No Magic for Socialists was directed by Htoo Lwin Myo and released in 2025.
What genre is No Magic for Socialists?
No Magic for Socialists is a Documentary, History, Horror, Fantasy film (2025).
Who stars in No Magic for Socialists?
The cast of No Magic for Socialists includes Myint Myint Khin, Htay Aung (Swe Bama Film), A1 Thein Tut, Myint Thein Pe, Sayar Wam.
