The Angkar
Die Angkar
Synopsis
The Khmer word “angkar” signifies “organization”. The angkar of the Pol-Pot regime acted upon their own, unwritten laws. Records were discovered in the central interrogation and extermination camp “S21”, the former high school Tuol Sleng in Phnom Penh that document the death of 20.000 people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Original Score
- Frédéric Chopin
- Original Title
- Die Angkar
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
Frédéric Chopin
Peter Hellmich
Traute Wischnewski, Ilse Radtke
Department Leadership Roster
Traute Wischnewski
Editor
Walter Heynowski
Director
Gerhard Scheumann
Director
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Gerhard Scheumann
Writer
Peter Hellmich
Director of Photography
Ilse Radtke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Angkar
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What is The Angkar about?
The Khmer word “angkar” signifies “organization”. The angkar of the Pol-Pot regime acted upon their own, unwritten laws. Records were discovered in the central interrogation and extermination camp “S21”, the former high school Tuol Sleng in Phnom Penh that document the death of 20.000 people.
Who directed The Angkar?
The Angkar was directed by Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann.
Who stars in The Angkar?
The principal cast of The Angkar includes Gerhard Scheumann, Jürgen Hentsch, Gerhard Paul, Herbert Sand, Christian Stövesand.
When was The Angkar released and how long is it?
The Angkar was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Angkar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Angkar was composed by Frédéric Chopin.