Project Detail

A Cambodian Spring

Synopsis

How much would you sacrifice to fight for what you believe in?
An intimate and unique portrait of three people caught up in the chaotic and often violent development that is shaping modern-day Cambodia. Shot over 6 years, the film charts the growing wave of land-rights protests that led to the ‘Cambodian Spring’ and the tragic events that followed.
This film is about the complexities – both political and personal, of fighting for what you believe in.

Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Features
Running time
121 mins
Director
Chris Kelly 1st Feature
Producer
Chris Kelly
Executive Producer
Christopher Hird, Edwina Forkin, Bob Moore
Editor
Chris Kelly, Ryan Mullins, Pawel Stec
Screenwriter
Chris Kelly
Director of Photography
Chris Kelly
Sound
Chime Audio
Composer
james holden
Editor Note
With thanks to John Mister

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Little Ease Films

Chris Kelly

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