“a cinematic masterpiece, quiet and powerful at once” – MIME - Moving Image Middle East

“Immerse yourself in the cinematic presence of A Thousand Fires, an ethnographic documentary about people collecting petroleum oil that captivates the senses with an exquisite blend of visual and auditory sensations. The screen pulsates with a dynamic interplay of smoke, steam, oil, and water, creating textures and hues that ignite an appreciation for oil collection in rural Myanmar…(recommended) for those interested in Myanmar, rural life, poverty, religious studies, the oil industry including resource politics, and phenomenologically-rich content in ethnographic film.” – The Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology

“Farouky captures a beautifully intimate story of family, religion, and community, showcasing the family’s hope, faith, and resilience as they grapple with everyday struggles and cyclical change.” – Universal Cinema

“absorbing” – Film Comment

“a low-key, quiet film but one of beguilingly vivid sensory impact” – Screen Daily

“A Thousand Fires, dedicated to the filmmaker’s parents, has unending belief in human perseverance against the odds. And facing the future with optimistic realism is sometimes all humans can do.”– One Room With A View

“social commentary or activism have to take a back seat as we experience this deeply human story”– Cineuropa