Enemies of the People
Synopsis
The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million people in the late 1970s. Yet the Killing Fields of Cambodia remain unexplained. Until now. Enter Thet Sambath, an unassuming, yet cunning, investigative journalist who spends a decade of his life gaining the trust of the men and women who perpetrated the massacres. From the foot soldiers who slit throats to Pol Pot's right-hand man, the notorious Brother Number Two, Sambath records shocking testimony never before seen or heard. Having neglected his own family for years, Sambath's work comes at a price. But his is a personal mission. He lost his parents and his siblings in the Killing Fields. Amidst his journey to discover why his family died, we come to understand for the first time the real story of Cambodia's tragedy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath
- Original Score
- Daniel Pemberton
- Original Title
- Enemies of the People
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Old Street Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath
Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath
Daniel Pemberton
Thet Sambath, Rob Lemkin
Stefan Ronowicz
Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath, Sandra Whipham
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Lemkin
Director
Thet Sambath
Director
Rob Lemkin
Writer
Rob Lemkin
Producer
Thet Sambath
Producer
Daniel Pemberton
Original Music Composer
Stefan Ronowicz
Editor
Thet Sambath
Director of Photography
Rob Lemkin
Director of Photography
Thet Sambath
Writer
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What is Enemies of the People about?
The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million people in the late 1970s. Yet the Killing Fields of Cambodia remain unexplained. Until now. Enter Thet Sambath, an unassuming, yet cunning, investigative journalist who spends a decade of his life gaining the trust of the men and women who perpetrated the massacres. From the foot soldiers who slit throats to Pol Pot's right-hand man, the notorious Brother Number Two, Sambath records shocking testimony never before seen or heard. Having neglected his own family for years, Sambath's work comes at a price. But his is a personal mission. He lost his parents and his siblings in the Killing Fields. Amidst his journey to discover why his family died, we come to understand for the first time the real story of Cambodia's tragedy.
Who directed Enemies of the People?
Enemies of the People was directed by Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath.
Who stars in Enemies of the People?
The principal cast of Enemies of the People includes Thet Sambath, Pol Pot, Nuon Chea.
When was Enemies of the People released and how long is it?
Enemies of the People was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Enemies of the People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enemies of the People was composed by Daniel Pemberton.