S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine
S-21, la machine de mort Khmère rouge
Synopsis
Documentary of the S-21 genocide prison in Phnom Penh with interviews of prisoners and guards. On the search for reasons why this could have happened.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chum Mey
Himself (Survivor)
Khieu 'Poev' Ches
Himself (Guard)
Yeay Cheu
Herself - Him Houy's Mother
Nhiem Ein
Himself - Photographer
Houy Him
Himself - Security deputy
Ta Him
Himself - Him Houy's Father
Nhieb Ho
Himself - Guard
Prakk Kahn
Himself - the Torturer
Peng Kry
Himself - Driver
Som Meth
Himself - Guard
Vann Nath
Himself - Survivor
Top Pheap
Himself - Interrogator & Typist
Tcheam Seur
Himself - Guard
Mak Thim
Himself - S21 Doctor
Sours Thi
Himself - Head of Registers
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rithy Panh
- Screenplay & Story
- Rithy Panh
- Original Score
- Marc Marder
- Original Title
- S-21, la machine de mort Khmère rouge
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $24K
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, INA, CNC, Česká televize, Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, RSI, PROCIREP, SBS, UNESCO, VRT, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rithy Panh
Rithy Panh
Marc Marder
Rithy Panh, Prum Mésar
Marie-Christine Rougerie, Isabelle Roudy
Liane Willemont, Aline Sasson, Dana Hastier, Cati Couteau
Department Leadership Roster
Rithy Panh
Screenplay
Rithy Panh
Director of Photography
Prum Mésar
Director of Photography
Marc Marder
Original Music Composer
Liane Willemont
Producer
Marie-Christine Rougerie
Editor
Aline Sasson
Producer
Dana Hastier
Producer
Rithy Panh
Director
Isabelle Roudy
Editor
Cati Couteau
Producer
Rithy Panh
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine about?
Documentary of the S-21 genocide prison in Phnom Penh with interviews of prisoners and guards. On the search for reasons why this could have happened.
Who directed S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine?
S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine was directed by Rithy Panh.
Who stars in S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine?
The principal cast of S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine includes Chum Mey, Khieu 'Poev' Ches, Yeay Cheu, Nhiem Ein, Houy Him.
When was S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine released and how long is it?
S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine make at the box office?
S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine grossed $24K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine was composed by Marc Marder.