Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia
Synopsis
Made as a relief worker's master's thesis, this documentary chronicles the difficulties of rebuilding a community in post-Pol Pot Cambodia
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ellen Bruno
- Original Title
- Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellen Bruno
Ellen Kuras
Department Leadership Roster
Ellen Bruno
Director
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Wish List
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Films preserved in the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia about?
Made as a relief worker's master's thesis, this documentary chronicles the difficulties of rebuilding a community in post-Pol Pot Cambodia
Who directed Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia?
Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia was directed by Ellen Bruno.
Who stars in Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia?
The principal cast of Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia includes Not specified.
When was Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia released and how long is it?
Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia?
Samsara: Death and Rebirth in Cambodia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).