Approximately half of the 95-minute film consists of archival footage depicting the Khmer Rouge regime's impact on Cambodian society from 1975 to 1979.
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Approximately half of the 95-minute film consists of archival footage depicting the Khmer Rouge regime's impact on Cambodian society from 1975 to 1979.
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Synopsis
Rithy Panh narrates his personal experiences during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. He combines clay figurines and archival footage to depict the genocide and its effects on Cambodian society. Through his artistic approach, Panh addresses the loss of cultural identity and the erasure of individual stories under Pol Pot's government. The film reconstructs a historical period marked by violence and trauma, filling in gaps left by the regime's destruction of evidence.
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The GuardianCambodian film-maker Rithy Panh produces a haunting evocation of the Pol Pot era with the aid of clay figures and newsreels.
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Why Watch
- See Rithy Panh's personal quest for lost childhood.
- Find out how clay figurines depict genocide's impact.
- Meet the Khmer Rouge era through unique storytelling.
Did You Know
- The film won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
- It received the Grand Jury Prize at the 2013 Cinemanila International Film Festival.
- The film has a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 88 reviews.
- Rithy Panh lost numerous family members to the Khmer Rouge regime.
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What awards did The Missing Picture win?
The Missing Picture won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the 2013 Cinemanila International Film Festival.
Who directed The Missing Picture?
The Missing Picture was directed by Rithy Panh.
What is the runtime of The Missing Picture?
The runtime of The Missing Picture is 95 minutes.
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