A Metamorphosis
Lin Htet Aung
Myanmar
2026
17 min
Color
International Competition #2
Synopsis
A short, harshly imagistic film exploring the suffering and resilience of the Burmese people through politically charged images accumulated over the years — mothers made of tears, sons turning into empty glasses, lullabies that have become a curse. A kind of political "opera," grown out of the endlessly repeating military dictatorships of Myanmar.
About the Director
Lin Htet Aung (b. 1998), from Myanmar. In 2025 he won the Tiger Short Award at IFFR. An alumnus of Berlinale Talents, Locarno Filmmakers Academy and Asian Film Academy, and a Prince Claus Seed Awardee, he is now developing his debut feature, Making A Sea.
Festivals & Awards
Tiger Short Award — IFFR | 2025
