Exile (2016 film) explained

Exile
Native Name:Exil
Director:Rithy Panh
Producer:Catherine Dussart
Narrator:Randal Douc
Music:Marc Marder
Cinematography:Rithy Panh
Mesat Prum
Editing:Rithy Panh
Studio:Catherine Dussart Production
Bophana Production
Runtime:78 minutes
Country:Cambodia
France
Language:French
Khmer

Exile (French: '''Exil''') is a 2016 Cambodian-French documentary film edited, written, and directed by Rithy Panh which explores the effects of forced displacement. It was selected to screen in the Special Screenings section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[1] [2]

Production

Filmmaker Rithy Panh made the film to depict his acts of defiance during the rule of the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea (now Cambodia), reflecting on "how, when faced with acts of barbarism, one might resist."[3]

Featuring

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cannes Film Festival Adds Asghar Farhadi's 'The Salesman' To Competition Lineup, Mel Gibson's 'Blood Father' And More. Kevin. Jagernauth. 22 April 2016. IndieWire. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425101216/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/cannes-film-festival-adds-asghar-farhadis-the-salesman-to-competition-lineup-mel-gibsons-blood-father-and-more-20160422. 25 April 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: The "Dream Team" is back in the quest for the Palme d'Or . Cineuropa. 14 April 2016 .
  3. Web site: Sassoon. Alessandro Marazzi. Q&A: Rithy Panh on Exile and dignity. Phnom Penh Post. Post Media Co. Ltd.. 17 November 2019. 4 March 2017.