Direction: Rithy Panh

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Rithy Panh. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Missing Picture

2013 · Documentary · 90 min. · 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...

7.1

1K votes

7.1

1K votes

S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine

2003 · Documentary · 101 min. · Cambodia

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...

7.1

492 votes

7.1

492 votes

The Rice People

1994 · Movie · 125 min. · Cambodia

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...

6.5

160 votes

6.5

160 votes

Exil

2016 · Documentary · 78 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

6.4

47 votes

6.4

47 votes

Paper Cannot Wrap Ember

2007 · Documentary · 90 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

Synopsis Paper Cannot Wrap Ember (2007) shines a light on the marginalized individuals trapped in the sex trade industry across Cambodia. The documentary zeroes in on the everyday experiences of seven young women residing in Phnom Penh. Director Rithy Panh masterfully...

6.4

28 votes

6.4

28 votes

6.0

47 votes

The Sea Wall

2008 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Gaspard Ulliel · Astrid Bergès-Frisbey · Randal Douc

Synopsis The Sea Wall (2008) follows the emotional journey of a mother whose world unravels as her grown children seek independence. Overwhelmed by a sense of abandonment, she grapples with intense emotions and considers extreme measures to cope with her new...

5.8

67 votes

5.8

67 votes

Meeting With Pol Pot

2024 · Movie · 112 min. · Cambodia

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.

5.6

141 votes

5.6

141 votes

Everything Will Be Ok

2022 · Documentary · 98 min. · Cambodia

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...

4.4

38 votes

4.4

38 votes

Irradiated

2020 · Documentary · 88 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

Synopsis Irradiated (2020) is a poignant documentary crafted by individuals who have endured both physical and psychological trauma due to the ravages of war. The film delves into the profound impact of radiation, exploring how its malevolent effects permeate and cause...

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The People of Angkor

2003 · Documentary · 90 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

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Docs interdits: La France est notre patrie (TV)

2015 · Documentary · 75 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

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The Land of the Wandering Souls

2000 · Documentary · 100 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

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Direction André S. Labarthe · Janine Bazin · Jean-Pierre Limosin · Chris Marker

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Mathieu Amalric · Jean-François Stévenin · Daniel Auteuil

Synopsis Cinéma, de notre temps (TV Series) (1988) is a long-running television series that delves into the world of cinema, offering a comprehensive exploration of filmmaking and its evolution. The series, which began in 1988, continues to provide in-depth analyses, interviews...

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Cinéma, de notre temps: Souleymane Cissé (TV)

1993 · Documentary · 53 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

Cast Souleymane Cissé · Manthia Diawara

Synopsis Cinéma, de notre temps: Souleymane Cissé (TV) (1993) offers an intimate glimpse into the life and artistic vision of renowned Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé. In this documentary, Cissé opens up to Cambodian director Rithy Panh, sharing his deep-seated love for...

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Site 2

1989 · Documentary · 92 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

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Bophana, A Cambodian Tragedy

1996 · Documentary · 60 min. · France

Direction Rithy Panh

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The Burnt Theatre

2005 · Documentary · 82 min. · Cambodia

Direction Rithy Panh

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Graves Without a Name

2018 · Documentary · 115 min. · Cambodia

Direction Rithy Panh

Synopsis Graves Without a Name (2018) delves into the enduring consequences of the Cambodian genocide through the journey of a 13-year-old boy. After losing most of his family, the young protagonist embarks on a poignant quest to locate their final resting...

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