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Jade Miners (2015)

2015 • 1h 44m • Documentary

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Synopsis

This compelling documentary ventures into the remote mountains of northern Burma, a region off-limits to most filmmakers due to ongoing civil war. Against this backdrop, jade miners illegally operate in abandoned mines. Filmmaker Midi Z, with the help of local contacts, has managed to capture a portrait of this challenging endeavor. The pursuit of wealth proves difficult and perilous. Jade has long been prized throughout Asia, and northern Burma holds significant deposits. This area, part of Kachin State, is home to numerous ethnic groups caught in the 2010 conflict with the Burmese government, which halted jade mining. However, thousands of workers have entered the war zone to illegally mine jade, transforming the region into a dangerous area. Midi Z, previously a feature film maker in Burma, initially found no opportunity to film there because of the extreme danger.

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