Over three million people died during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, decimating the country's vibrant film industry.
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Over three million people died during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, decimating the country's vibrant film industry.
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Davy Chou stands in the remnants of Cambodia's once-thriving film industry, a sector devastated by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. Over three million people died during this period, leading to the destruction of movie theaters and the loss of countless film prints. Chou reflects on the execution of artists and the cultural void left behind. He also celebrates the melodramas and adventures that defined Cambodian cinema before the genocide, blending sorrow with a sense of playfulness throughout the documentary.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the Khmer Rouge on Cambodian cinema.
- Meet artists like Liv Sreng and Dy Saveth.
- Find out about Cambodia's vibrant film history.
Did You Know
- The Khmer Rouge regime led to the deaths of over three million people.
- Cambodia's film industry thrived from the 1960s until its destruction in 1979.
- The documentary has a runtime of 96 minutes.
- Davy Chou is a French-Cambodian filmmaker.
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Who directed the documentary Golden Slumbers?
Davy Chou directed the documentary Golden Slumbers.
What was the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on Cambodia's film industry?
The Khmer Rouge regime led to the deaths of over three million people and obliterated a vibrant film industry that had thrived since the 1960s.
What years did the Khmer Rouge regime rule Cambodia?
The Khmer Rouge regime ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979.
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