Portraying Suu Kyi On Screen
Luc Besson took the story of Myanmar's democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi, and brought it to the silver screen. Played by actress Michelle Yeoh, Suu Kyi in the movie, easily broke into tears.
April 4, 2012
The Lady
Director: Luc Besson
Writer: Rebecca Frayn
Stars: Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, Jonathan Raggett
With a garland of yellow flowers around her neck and purple orchids in her hair, a lady steps forward. She walks slowly toward a dozen military officers, all lined up in a row and armed with AK-47s. "Do not move forward or we will shoot! I will count to three!" shouted the commander of the troops.
"One!" shouted the commander. The woman kept step
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