Site 2
Synopsis
After having fled Pol Pot, Rithy Panh, a 15 year old Cambodian finds refuge at the Mairut camp in Thailand, in 1979. Ten years later, now a filmmaker, he returns to the camps to film the daily life of this threatened people. The peoples he meets, eaten away by inactivity, insecutity and the fear of being forgotten, have been waiting for a possible return to Cambodia.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rithy Panh
- Screenplay & Story
- Rithy Panh
- Original Title
- Site 2
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rithy Panh
Rithy Panh
Department Leadership Roster
Rithy Panh
Director
Rithy Panh
Writer
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What is Site 2 about?
After having fled Pol Pot, Rithy Panh, a 15 year old Cambodian finds refuge at the Mairut camp in Thailand, in 1979. Ten years later, now a filmmaker, he returns to the camps to film the daily life of this threatened people. The peoples he meets, eaten away by inactivity, insecutity and the fear of being forgotten, have been waiting for a possible return to Cambodia.
Who directed Site 2?
Site 2 was directed by Rithy Panh.
Who stars in Site 2?
The principal cast of Site 2 includes Not specified.
When was Site 2 released and how long is it?
Site 2 was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.