My long neck movie poster

My long neck

"I want to show people the truth about having a long neck"

March 9, 2013 0h 53m

Originally released in 2013. My long neck is a documentary film. directed by Shalom Almond. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Maja is proud of the 16 coils of brass around her neck that distinguish her as a ‘long neck’ Kayan woman from Burma. But after 20 years of living on display and constantly being photographed in a tourist village in Thailand, the rings are becoming more a trap than a source of pride. When a chance meeting with an Australian filmmaker puts a video camera in her hands, she decides to turn the lens around and make a film about what it means to live in a ‘human zoo’. The process turns her life on its head and forces her to choose between tradition and rebellion.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 9, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 0h 53m 53 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My long neck about?

Maja is proud of the 16 coils of brass around her neck that distinguish her as a ‘long neck’ Kayan woman from Burma. But after 20 years of living on display and constantly being photographed in...

Who directed My long neck?

My long neck was directed by Shalom Almond.

How long is My long neck?

My long neck has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).

When was My long neck released?

My long neck was released on March 9, 2013 in theaters.