Join Grammar Productions, Rosewood Yangon and Dulwich College Yangon for the Myanmar premiere of 'Forgotten Allies: the search for Myanmar's lost heroes', before it broadcasts internationally later this year. The film screening (45') will be followed by a Q&A session with the film's Director, Alex Bescoby.

SYNOPSIS: In the darkest hours of World War 2, thousands of men from Burma (now Myanmar) gave their lives fighting a brutal war for Britain against the Japanese, and to carry out the most successful guerrilla campaign of the war. But after the Allied victory, Myanmar sank into isolation, dictatorship and civil war, and Britain forgot the bravery of these men. Now only a handful of veterans remain - will they get the recognition they deserve before it's too late? One determined band of Brits are in a battle against time to make sure they do.

BACKGROUND: This film was made possible by the generous support of hundreds of individual donors from around the world, each moved by the story of the Forgotten Allies. The 2018 crowdfunding campaign was supported by public figures connected to the Myanmar campaign including Dame Vera Lynn, Viscount Slim, Griff Rhys Jones and Levison Wood, and had the backing of major veterans charities including The Royal British Legion, The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League and Help for Heroes. The film's production has also been featured in BBC News, The Daily Mail and The Times.

ABOUT GRAMMAR PRODUCTIONS: Grammar Productions is an award-winning independent production company, creating content shown by the BBC, History, Discovery and Canal+ International. We founded Grammar in 2014 to make innovative documentaries that try to look deeper into why the world is the way it is. Our team is united by a love of travel, history and telling a damn good story on film.

ABOUT ROSEWOOD YANGON: Our hosts for the evening will be the Rosewood Yangon, an incomparable 5-star hotel in Myanmar. Set in the city's historic district, the Yangon luxury hotel pairs heritage with refinement. Housed in a stunning 1927 heritage building, the luxury hotel in Yangon was originally established as the New Law Courts for British Burma, this architectural gem has been meticulously restored to incorporate every contemporary amenity and comfort while simultaneously preserving the essence and splendor of the building’s storied past. Bars in the Ballroom Foyer will be operating on a cash basis for guests to buy drinks before and after the film screening. NOVA European Brasserie located on the first floor of the hotel open for dinner from 6pm.

ABOUT DULWICH COLLEGE YANGON: The Forgotten Allies Myanmar premiere is being held in partnership with Dulwich College Yangon. The Dulwich College family of schools provides over 400 years of educational excellence, since the founding of the College in London in 1619. Since its opening in 2016, Dulwich College Yangon has placed students at the heart of its organization to ensure that they ‘Graduate Worldwise’. Dulwich College Yangon is a selective independent school that is currently accepting applications from students across the 2-15 years age group at both their modern, purpose-built campuses at Star City and Pun Hlaing. The launch of the ‘Dulwich Difference’ in 2018 continues the Dulwich heritage of pioneering spirit by introducing a Scholarship program, Founder’s Bursary, the very first International Boarding House, and outstanding sports facilities

RUNNING ORDER:

18:30 - Rosewood Yangon doors open, cash-bar operating

19:10 - Forgotten Allies screening begins

20:00 - Q&A with Filmmaker Alex Bescoby

20:30 - Event ends.

Rosewood's NOVA European Brasserie is available for dinner, please book in advance.
T: +95 1 2307 916
E: yangon.novabrasserie@rosewoodhotels.com

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