THE Chinese Embassy to Myanmar presented a digitally restored soft copy of the classic Myanmar film ‘Thu Chit’ to the cast’s family members as a gift on 11 June, according to the embassy.
The restored digital version of ‘Thu Chit’ was handed over to the family of the film’s leading actors, U Nyunt Maung and Daw May Myint, by Minister Counsellor Dr Zheng Zhihong at the embassy.
During the handover ceremony, the Minister Counsellor stated that the film had been digitally restored by China at Myanmar’s request to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He noted that the restored version had been officially transferred in March this year and re-screened at a special event, which received widespread support from audiences across Myanmar. He further emphasized that China would continue to actively promote cultural exchange and cooperation in film and broadcasting between the two nations, thereby strengthening the bonds between their peoples.
U Thiha Aung, grandson of the film’s lead actors and recipient of the soft copy, expressed gratitude to China for restoring classic Myanmar films. He stated that such efforts allow the Myanmar public to rediscover the cultural traditions, way of life, and geographical characteristics of the Myanmar people during the 1950s. He added that his family was especially grateful to have the opportunity to once again see their grandparents in such a dignified and vivid manner. He also expressed the family’s desire to contribute in their way to Myanmar-China friendship. ‘Thu Chit’, originally produced in 1951, portrays the lives of Myanmar farmers. When it was screened at the Asian Film Week held in China in 1957, it was warmly received by Chinese audiences.
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