Country: Cambodia

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Randal Douc · Jean-Baptiste Phou

Synopsis The Missing Picture (2013) delves into the director's personal journey to uncover a lost photograph captured between 1975 and 1979 during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. The film explores the idea that while a single image cannot definitively prove...

Direction Rithy Panh

Synopsis S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine (2003) delves into the harrowing period of 1975-79 when the Khmer Rouge orchestrated a genocide in Cambodia, resulting in the deaths of 1.7 million people due to starvation and murder. The regime's ambition to...

Direction Rob Lemkin · Thet Sambath

Cast Thet Sambath

Synopsis Enemies of the People (2009) delves into the chilling legacy of the Khmer Rouge, which claimed the lives of nearly two million individuals in the late 1970s. The documentary seeks to shed light on the enigmatic and horrifying events that...

Direction Davy Chou

Cast Sobon Nuon · Cheanick Nov · Madeza Chhem · Mean Korn

Synopsis Diamond Island (2016) follows the journey of a young man from the countryside of Cambodia who embarks on a new life as a laborer in the bustling city. His path takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with his...

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Peng Phan · Pen Sopheary · Mom Soth · Chhim Naline

Synopsis The Rice People (1994) explores the lives of Cambodian refugees residing in camps, where children are unaware of the origins of rice, believing it comes from UN lorries. This film delves into the necessity for these children to eventually return...

Direction Kavich Neang

Cast Piseth Chhun · Chinnaro Soem · Sovann Tho · Jany Min

Synopsis White Building (2021) follows the journey of Samnang, a 20-year-old who is grappling with the impending destruction of his beloved childhood home in the heart of Phnom Penh. As the demolition looms, Samnang must navigate the complex web of expectations...

Direction Angelina Jolie

Cast Sareum Srey Moch · Phoeung Kompheak · Sveng Socheata · Tharoth Sam

Synopsis First They Killed My Father (2017) delves into the harrowing experiences of Loung Ung, a Cambodian author and human rights advocate, as she navigates the brutal regime of the Khmer Rouge. The film chronicles the atrocities she endured during this...

Direction Davy Chou

Cast Ji-min Park · Louis-Do de Lencquesaing · Yoann Zimmer · Oh Kwang-rok

Synopsis Return to Seoul (2022) follows the impulsive journey of a 25-year-old woman named Freddie, who decides to revisit South Korea, her birthplace, for the very first time. Driven by curiosity and a desire to uncover her roots, Freddie embarks on...

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Kheav Sra Ngath · Roeun Narith · Sovannak Mol · Peng Phan

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Irène Jacob · Grégoire Colin · Cyril Guei · Bunhok Lim

Synopsis Meeting With Pol Pot (2024) follows the journey of three intrepid French journalists who venture into Cambodia in 1978, lured by an invitation from the Khmer Rouge regime. Their expedition unfolds as a hazardous odyssey, fraught with danger and uncertainty.

Direction Jimmy Henderson

Cast Katsumi · Jean-Paul Ly · Laurent Plancel · Sok Visal

Synopsis Jailbreak (2017) commences with a straightforward escort assignment that swiftly descends into pandemonium when inmates at Koh Kla seize control of the prison facilities. A specialized tactical unit, inadvertently caught within the prison walls, must engage in a desperate battle...

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Rebecca Marder

Synopsis Everything Will Be Ok (2022) draws its name from the powerful message on a T-shirt worn by a young protester who lost their life during the Myanmar uprisings. This thought-provoking documentary employs the use of puppet figurines to delve into...

Direction Jimmy Henderson

Cast Byron Bishop · Sahajak Boonthanakit · Nophand Boonyai · Rous Mony

Synopsis The Prey (2018) follows the intense journey of a seasoned Chinese law enforcement officer, Xin, who has dedicated years to apprehending global criminals. His latest assignment takes him to a secluded jungle prison, where he is thrust into a brutal...

Direction Inrasothythep Neth · Sokyou Chea

Cast Thanet Thorn · Yoshihiko Hosoda · Sveng Socheata · Rous Mony

Synopsis Tenement (2024) follows Soriya's journey as she returns to her homeland of Cambodia in search of personal discovery following her mother's passing. During her time there, she encounters a previously unknown family and stumbles upon an ancient structure harboring ominous...

Direction Cynthia Wade

Synopsis Born Sweet (S) (2010) delves into the harrowing tale of a 15-year-old boy from a secluded, rural village in Cambodia, whose life has been irrevocably altered by the contamination of arsenic in the local water supply. The documentary explores the...

Direction Danech San

Cast Madeza Chhem · Vicheka Yorn · Bopha Neng · Chanra Chin

Synopsis Sunrise in My Mind (S) (2020) follows the late-night encounters of a young woman employed at a beauty salon and a young man who navigates the bustling streets of Phnom Penh on his motorbike, delivering goods to customers. As their...

Direction Jessé Miceli

Cast Eang Phearum · Sek Songsa · Rom Rithy · Vann Lek

Synopsis Coalesce (2020) follows the intertwined lives of three young men navigating the bustling streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Songsa ventures to the city to assist in the clothing trade, Thy seeks to acquire a motorcycle but lacks the funds,...

Direction Sok Chanrado · Kongkea Vann

Cast Mony Ros · Long Meach · Lina Ry

Synopsis Sound of the Night (S) (2021) follows the story of Vibol and his brother Kea, who navigate the bustling streets of Phnom Penh, selling noodles from their motorized cart each night. Despite the constant threats from local gangsters and thieves,...

Direction Ashley Bell

Cast Ashley Bell · Noi Na · Lek Chailert

Synopsis Love & Bananas (2018) follows Ashley Bell and a dedicated group of elephant rescuers, guided by the esteemed Asian elephant conservationist Lek Chailert, as they undertake a thrilling 48-hour journey through Thailand. Their mission is to liberate a 70-year-old captive...

Direction Bora Chhay

Cast Neak Chin · Southeary Kauv · Sopheak Nhem · Marineth Pok

Synopsis Lost Loves (2010) presents a deeply moving true narrative centered around Leav Sila, a mother who, like countless others, fought tirelessly to sustain her family during the devastating Khmer Rouge regime. Despite her relentless efforts, she witnessed the tragic loss...