The Songs of Rice

The Songs of Rice (2014)

January 28th, 20141h 15min

Documentary
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Overview

In Thailand, a hymn to rice need not always be sung. A dance, or spectacular homemade fireworks can say the same thing. As can a film, as is convincingly demonstrated by this lyrical, beautifully filmed homage to this essential staple food.


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