The People of Angkor
Le gens d’Angkor
Synopsis
In Angkor Wat, we follow a boy and his relationships with the people who live there, the ruins, and the tourists. The legends and magical stories depicted on the stones of the temple remains overlap with the reality of modern Cambodia. The lingering pain left by years of civil war, the gap between conditions in the cities and the countryside, and the thoughts of the boy who has lost sight of the future are conveyed at a leisurely rhythm with beautiful imagery that gently evokes emotion in the viewer.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rithy Panh
- Original Title
- Le gens d’Angkor
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rithy Panh
Department Leadership Roster
Rithy Panh
Director
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What is The People of Angkor about?
In Angkor Wat, we follow a boy and his relationships with the people who live there, the ruins, and the tourists. The legends and magical stories depicted on the stones of the temple remains overlap with the reality of modern Cambodia. The lingering pain left by years of civil war, the gap between conditions in the cities and the countryside, and the thoughts of the boy who has lost sight of the future are conveyed at a leisurely rhythm with beautiful imagery that gently evokes emotion in the viewer.
Who directed The People of Angkor?
The People of Angkor was directed by Rithy Panh.
Who stars in The People of Angkor?
The principal cast of The People of Angkor includes Not specified.
When was The People of Angkor released and how long is it?
The People of Angkor was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.