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¨Lost Worlds¨ in Angkor
by Lost Worlds Series
A tad kitschy, with great photography and some interesting insights.
In English
The Secret of the Royal Triad Decoded
by Phalika Ngin
For many years, independent researcher Phalika Ngnin has studied bas-reliefs in order to reach a better knowledge of the Angkorian most powerful women, in…
In English
King Sisowath's Visit to Angkor in 1921
Archive images of Angkor in the 1920s, George Groslier, King Sisowath.
In French
Le petit prince du peuple
by Sihanouk Norodom
Filmed in Angkor Kandal in 1966, this movie features a majestic and gorgeous queen and her son, the "Little prince" in the title. A free rendition on…
In Khmer
Angkor redécouvert
Following the work of French archeologist Eric Bourdonneau on the Koh Ker site, this captivating documentary summarizes the latest discoveries on Angkorian…
In French & German
The Bharatiya Natyashastra
by Padma Subrahmanyam
A fascinating lecture on Indian classical dance, its treatises and its mind-blowing richness. Introductive presentation of the series.
In English, Hindi & Tamil
Cambodia & Angkor in the 1930s
by AncientAdventuresCambodia
A rare travel film on Cambodia in the 1930s.
In English
Classical Khmer Dance Compilation
by Charya Burt
Excellent compilation of different styles from the Khmer classic choreographic repertoire, including Robam Monosenchetna, Robam Temonorom, Robam Boung Soung,…
Sophiline Arts Ensemble Teaching Session
by Khmer Arts Academy
Both at the Khmer Arts School in Long Beach, California, USA, and with her ballet ensemble in Takmao, Phnom Penh, Cambodian, Sophiline Cheam Shapiro is one of…
In English & Khmer
Koh Ker, The Lost City of Khmer Empire
by Chanratana Chen
The fascinating temple complex of Koh Ker, on the way between Angkor and Preah Vihear.
In English & Khmer
Stopover in Angkor
by Patrick Kersalé
Ethnomusicologist Patrick Kersalé plays a Khmer harp built thanks to his iconographical and musical research in Cambodia.
Royal Ballet in Angkor 1910
by Sokmean Srin
Rare film capture of a Royal Ballet representation for King Sisowath on Angkor premises
In English
Les Ruines d'Angkor | The Ruins of Angkor (1913)
One of the first (silent) documentaries on Angkor, produced for a French educational film program.
In English & French
Jungle Bound: Angkor, Cambodia
by Travel Film Archive & Deane H. Dickason
A smart compilation of Angkor daily life and artistic activities in the late 1930s.
In English
Princess Buppha Devi's Apsara Dance in 1966
The Apsara Dance re-created by Queen Kossamak and performed by her grand-daughter Princess Buppha Devi.
In Khmer
The Royal Ballet in the 1960s
Rare film footage of The Camboidian Royal Ballet performances, with Princess Buppha Devi as leading dancer.
In English
Crépuscule | Twilight
by Sihanouk Norodom
A lyrical invocation to the ancient history of Cambodia, intertwined with a love story set in Angkor
In French & Khmer
"Ankor Wat" read by Allen Ginsberg (1969)
by Allen Ginsberg
The Beat Generation forward-thinker spent five days in Angkor during his 1963 journey from India to Japan. Here is his voice.
In English
Thanh Pho Co Nguoi [City with People]
Angkor and Phnom Penh taken back from the Khmer Rouge in 1979: a rare and highly documented feature movie from Vietnam.
In Vietnamese
Biographie filmée du Roi Norodom Sihanouk, 1941-1963 | King Norodom Sihanouk Biopic, 1941-1963
by Pannakar Ieu
An official yet quite lyrical filmic summary of Modern Cambodia's Golden Age.
In French & Khmer