Animated film about King Alaungphaya
Director Zaw Htet has created a 3D animated cartoon about King Alaungphaya, the Myanmar king who founded the Konbaung dynasty that ruled until 1885. Writer Chit Oo Nyo scripted the animation.
Director Zaw Htet said King Alaungphaya’s illustrious life and his bravery have always held a big attraction for him.
“Since 2004, I tried to get a team together with my friends who are crazy about animation, the team is called “4 Dimension groups animation studio” and we all wanted to make an animation about life story of Alaungphaya, who founded the third Myanmar dynasty,” said the director.
Creating the animated movie cost K17, 000,000 and took four years to make. The animation is targeted at young people so that they might learn the biography of one of Myanmar’s most famous kings.
The film made use of historical records and documents collected from Shwe Bo district where Alaungphaya was born. Part one of the animation will be distributed on VCD on October 21 with part two to be released at a later point.
Alaungphaya, the son of a village headman, rallied the Myanmar and led them in the fight against their Hantharwaddy rulers. He seized the
important town of Ava in 1753 and moved south, uniting upper and lower Myanmar under his rule. Pursuing the Mon, he invaded Siam but was wounded in the siege of Ayuthia and died while returning to Myanmar.
Recent music releases
Singer Dr William Zaw Oo will release his album “Aku nyi lo yin pyaw” (Tell me if you need help” on October 30. The album is inspired by goth music from the 1980s and is available on tape and CD.
Singer Kabyar Bwe Hmu’s new album of pop songs entitled “Ayinlo” (Same as like before) was released on VCD on October 14.
Pop singer Akkar released his second album on October 18, entitled “Nat myin pyan” (Flying spirit horse)
Thi Zan and Jin Milar released their album “Coffee ta khuat hnit a seit wine” (A cup of coffee and poisonous wine) on October 9.
Solo instrumental concert at Happy World by singer Naing Zaw
Naing Zaw will hold a free solo instrumental show on October 26 in the Happy World entertainment hall. The show includes singing and other performances. Naing Zaw wants people to listen to instrumental music because this kind of show is rarely held in Myanmar so he wants to encourage other instrumentalists to hold shows more often.
Paintings of Pyin Oo Lwin
An exhibition entitled “Memories of Pyin Oo Lwin” will be held at the Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residence on Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Township, from October 18 to 22, between 9am and 5pm.
The paintings all depict flower city Pyin Oo Lwin and are created by a number of artists represented by Hinnthar Art Gallery.
Film screening at Japanese Embassy
The Embassy of Japan will screen a film entitled “Our Client Love” directed by Zenzo Matsuyama in the assembly hall of the Embassy on October 30 and 31 at 2.30pm. Tickets for the screening will be available from October 17 to the day of the show (during 9am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm at the Embassy of Japan. Seats are limited.
