Headlines claim, Burma is a land of blood and tears.

A land of raised fists against raised batons.

A land scarred by cyclones and drug trade.



And yet, Burma is also a land of creation, innovation, inspiration. A cocoon where a thousand metamorphoses take place and a thousand butterflies take flight - rock stars and intellectuals, journalists and bar owners, high tech monks and transsexuals, contemporary artists and daredevil entrepreneurs. Even caught in a nightmare, Burma never stops dreaming.



Filmmaker Anne Murat and photographer Brice Richard captured a glimpse of that little known side of Burma. Through 66 interviews and portraits of social, intellectual, religious and artistic pioneers, they bring forth the image of a country not chained to the past, but soaring towards the future.



This book is the fruit of the 15,000 pictures and 40 hours of video they brought back. More than a tribute to the enduring spirit of the Burmese people, “Rangoon Cocoon – A story of Burmese Butterflies” illustrates how the faintest flapping of wings can herald the most profound changes.



50% of the profits from the book sale will go to buy books and clothes for a Burmese orphanage, sanatorium and school.



Samples of the documentary are available online at www.rangooncocoon.com.

More pictures and stories available at www.bricerichard.com