The Venerable W.(2017)
Le vénérable W.
Inside the mind of an islammophobic monk
The Venerable W. Synopsis
A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.
The Venerable W. (2017) is a documentary and drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released on June 7, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Bulle Ogier, Barbet Schroeder and Ashin Wirathu. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Writers:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Producers:
- Margaret Ménégoz, Lionel Baier
- Production:
- Les Films du Losange, ARTE France Cinéma, Bande à Part Films
- Status:
- Released
The Venerable W. (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Venerable W. before you stream it.
The Venerable W. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bulle Ogier
as Petite voix bouddhiste (voice)
Barbet Schroeder
as Narrateur (voice)
- Ashin Wirathu
Ashin Wirathu
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Barbet Schroeder, written by Barbet Schroeder, produced by Margaret Ménégoz and Lionel Baier.
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The Venerable W. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Venerable W. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Venerable W. online?
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The Venerable W. (2017) is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Venerable W.?
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The main cast of The Venerable W. (2017) includes Bulle Ogier, Barbet Schroeder and Ashin Wirathu. The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Venerable W. released?
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The Venerable W. was released on June 7, 2017 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Venerable W. worth watching?
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The Venerable W. (2017) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Venerable W.?
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