Apsara (film)
Apsara is a 1966 Cambodian romantic drama film edited, written, and directed by Norodom Sihanouk,[2] who was Cambodia's Head of State and former King. It stars Nhiek Tioulong, Saksi Sbong, Princess[3] Norodom Buppha Devi, and Prince Sisowath Chivan Monirak.[2]
| Apsara | |
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| Directed by | Norodom Sihanouk |
| Written by | Norodom Sihanouk |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sam Al Som[1] |
| Edited by | Norodom Sihanouk[1] |
Production company | Kemara Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes[1] |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Language | Khmer |
Apsara is Sihanouk's first feature-length film, as well as his first film in colour.[2] He made the film to counter the negative portrayal of Cambodia he saw in the 1965 British-American film Lord Jim.[4] The film premiered at the LUX Theater in Phnom Penh on 20 August 1966.[5]
Cast
- Nhiek Tioulong as General Rithi
- Saksi Sbong as Rattana
- Norodom Buppha Devi as Kantha, a dancer[6][7]
- Sisowath Chivan Monirak as Lieutenant Phaly, a pilot[2][7]
- Norodom Narindrapong as Narin, brother of Phaly[1][2]
- Norodom Phurissara[1][2]
- Sinn Sisamouth as Singer
- Sieng Dy as Singer
- Suy
- Mandoline
References
- "Norodom Sihanouk - Notices des films déposés et restaurés". Archives Français du Film (in French). Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- Apsara (DVD video, 1966). OCLC 459795251.
- Thul, Prak Chan (18 November 2019). "Cambodian princess who rescued traditional ballet dies at age 76". Phnom Penh. Reuters. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- Osborne, Milton (1994). Sihanouk: Prince of Light, Prince of Darkness. University of Hawaii Press. p. 177. ISBN 0-8248-1639-0.
- Falser, Michael (2019). Angkor Wat – A Transcultural History of Heritage: Volume 1: Angkor in France. From Plaster Casts to Exhibition Pavilions. Walter de Gruyter GmbH. p. 231. ISBN 978-3-11-033572-9. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- "Apsara (1966)". MUBI. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- Chen, Dene-Hern (31 October 2012). "Sihanouk's Ode to Love" (PDF). The Cambodia Daily. p. 16. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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