The Lady

Another biography? What do you want me to tell you? I find the point of view that can be given on the life of a person with an atypical experience interesting. Today, travel to Burma to glimpse the life of a woman who took part in the politics of her native country.

Summary: In 1988, Aung San Suu Kyi left London and her family to return to Burma at the request of relatives of her father, General Aung San, assassinated in 1947. She found herself leading a non-violent political fight for the freedom of expression and democracy in a Burma prey to an oppressive and bloodthirsty military dictatorship and continue his father’s fight. During her fight, she must face many questions, one of which is returning to England to the man of her life, Michael Aris, who is suffering from cancer or continuing the fight for democracy in her country.

Luc Besson’s films are rarely bad in terms of images and storyline, in my humble opinion. And this time again, I really liked this film. Michelle Yeoh is stunning and her character is a quiet strength. The images are sometimes harsh and I had tears in my eyes on many occasions. I like the message conveyed by a revolution without violence which is anything but obvious in the face of guns pointed at you.

How true is this woman’s story? I’ll let you do your own research to decide. There are some controversies regarding the way Aung San Suu Kyi acted on events not present in the film. My article has nothing political and I will therefore not enter into the debate. However, this story might make you want to know a little more about Burma, a country whose history few people (myself included) know.

A half-political, half-Burmese cookie?