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202413 minPGdoc-short

Colonialism Historical Events

An Ongoing Dispute

202413 minPGdoc-short

The Thai-Cambodian border conflict highlights the complexities of colonial cartography, national identity, and contemporary political tensions in Southeast Asia.

Colonialism Historical Events

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Buariyate Eamkamol

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The Thai-Cambodian border conflict highlights the complexities of colonial cartography, national identity, and contemporary political tensions in Southeast Asia.

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Buariyate Eamkamol

Buariyate Eamkamoldirector

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The Thai-Cambodian border conflict serves as a backdrop for an exploration of the complex interplay between borders, ancient sites, and national identity. This experimental film examines the historical tensions rooted in colonial cartography and the formation of modern nation-states, particularly focusing on the ongoing disputes over the Preah Vihear Temple. By highlighting the political dynamics between Thailand and Cambodia, the film sheds light on how these factors continue to shape contemporary relations and national narratives in Southeast Asia.

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