Letter from Congo

Letter from Congo

2025 · 9 min · ★ 10.0 · History, Science Fiction

“The voices of early 20th-century writer tell of the brutality and oppression in Belgian-ruled Congo. The letter, rendered in the Northern Thai dialect, echo alongside the monuments and government buildings of Chiang Mai, unveiling the complex history of centralized power.”

Directed by Buariyate Eamkamol · Written by Buariyate Eamkamol

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Onanya Singsong Eloise
Onjira Charoenwang Eloise (voice)

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