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  • 2013
  • Icarus Films
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2013
  • Icarus Films
  • 1 h 36 m
Golden Slumbers

Summary Discover the unknown history of the birth and destruction of Cambodian cinema, from the first film ever made in 1960 to the arrival of the Khmer Rouges in 1975. In 15 years, about 400 films were produced. Only 30 films remain today. Almost all the actors were killed during the Khmer Rouges regime and only a few of the directors were able...

Directed By: Davy Chou

  • 2013
  • Icarus Films
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2013
  • Icarus Films
  • 1 h 36 m

Golden Slumbers

Metascore Generally Favorable
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Summary Discover the unknown history of the birth and destruction of Cambodian cinema, from the first film ever made in 1960 to the arrival of the Khmer Rouges in 1975. In 15 years, about 400 films were produced. Only 30 films remain today. Almost all the actors were killed during the Khmer Rouges regime and only a few of the directors were able...

Directed By: Davy Chou

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90
Oct 30, 2013
Golden Slumbers is an elegantly assembled and deeply moving remembrance of Cambodian cinema
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80
Oct 30, 2013
A mournful testament to a vibrant piece of global film history almost entirely wiped out of existence.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
75
Oct 30, 2013
It puts value back on people who've historically been undervalued, both by the Khmer Rouge and, by lack of mention, cinema history at large.
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60
Oct 30, 2013
Golden Slumbers has a tendency to wallow in its romanticism, not to the point of trivializing its history, but definitely dropping off into somnolence.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Vycky Films, Bophana Production, Araucania Films, CinéCinéma
Release Date Oct 31, 2013
Duration 1 h 36 m
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Awards

Taiwan International Documentary Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Cinemanila International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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