Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia
“The film recounts the bombing of Cambodia by the U.S. in 1970, the subsequent brutality and genocide that occurred when Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge militia took over, and finally the amount of aid given by the west.”
Synopsis
John Pilger vividly reveals the brutality and murderous political ambitions of the Pol Pot/Khmer Rouge totalitarian regime which bought genocide and despair to the people of Cambodia while neighboring countries, including Australia, shamefully ignored the immense human suffering and unspeakable crimes that bloodied this once beautiful country.
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- Director
- David Munro
- Screenplay & Story
- John Pilger
- Original Title
- Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
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David Munro
John Pilger
David Munro
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John Pilger
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David Munro
Director
David Munro
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What is Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia about?
John Pilger vividly reveals the brutality and murderous political ambitions of the Pol Pot/Khmer Rouge totalitarian regime which bought genocide and despair to the people of Cambodia while neighboring countries, including Australia, shamefully ignored the immense human suffering and unspeakable crimes that bloodied this once beautiful country.
Who directed Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia?
Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia was directed by David Munro.
Who stars in Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia?
The principal cast of Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia includes John Pilger.
When was Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia released and how long is it?
Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 52m.