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A Thousand Fires

7.720211h 30mMovieDocumentary

Using their bare hands, married couple Htwe Tin and Thein Shwe draw oil from a pit they drilled themselves on the land next to their house. There are lots of these “artisanal” oilfields dotted around Myanmar, where people have swapped crop…

DirectorSaeed Taji Farouky
WriterSaeed Taji Farouky
ProducerEstelle Robin-You

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True StoryTrue StoryDocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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A Thousand Fires — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Thousand Fires?

A Thousand Fires is streaming on True Story and DocAlliance Films in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Thousand Fires on Netflix?

No, A Thousand Fires is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on True Story and DocAlliance Films.

Is A Thousand Fires on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Thousand Fires isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on True Story and DocAlliance Films instead.

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A Thousand Fires is available on True Story and DocAlliance Films in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.