Prisoners of a White God facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prisoners of a White God |
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| Directed by | Steve Lichtag |
| Produced by | Tomáš Ryška |
| Distributed by | Twin Star |
| Release date(s) | 2008 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Language | Czech English |
Prisoners of a White God (Czech: Zajatci Bílého Boha) is a documentary film from the Czech Republic. It tells the story of the Akha people. The film was made by Twin Star and released in September 2008.
The Akha are a group of people who live in the mountains of Southeast Asia. They live in small villages. They grow crops like rice using a method called slash-and-burn farming. Their way of life is guided by a special system of beliefs and rules called akhazang. Like other groups in the mountains, the Akha do not have full citizenship in countries like Thailand. In the early 2000s, their traditional way of life faced challenges from governments, Christian missionaries, and international aid groups.
Awards
This documentary film won several important awards. It received the Grand Prixes at the RAFF Film Festival, Ekofilm Festival, Festival of the Mountain Films, and the "It's Up To You" Film Festival. It also won the Main Prize at Ekotopfilm in 2008. The film was also honored with an award for "the best script of a feature-length documentary film" at the Berdyansk International Film Festival.
