Produced by Bophana Center, 2025, 62min, Khmer version with English subtitles

These documentary films are the work of trainees who studied documentary filmmaking at the Bophana Center under the project ‘Training Tomorrow’s Film Directors and Promoting Exchange and Archival Development through Cambodia’s Filmmaking’ in 2024, implemented by the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center and supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.

These films explore labor, environment, and survival through stories of people adapting to uncertainty with resilience, endurance, and hope for a better future.

Saturday, May 30th, 2025, at 5:00 pm, Bophan Center.

70 minutes, Khmer, French, English with subtitles

This program brings together rare archival footage and documentaries on Angkor, highlighting its history, cultural significance, and preservation. Featuring films from institutions such as ECPAD, the Library of Congress, the American Museum of Natural History, the Albert Kahn Museum, Trend Films, and INA, it explores restoration efforts, artistic interpretations, and daily life around the temples.
Together, these works present Angkor as both a historic monument and a living heritage, where memory, spirituality, and conservation continue to intersect.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 5:00pm, Bophana Center.

Directed by Scomorovschi, Léo ; Juherian, Guillaume, 2004, 51 minutes, Khmer Dubbing versions

This documentary gives points of view on the archaeological site of Angkor through the interviews of
French and Khmer archaeologist-architects. The protection, restoration and preservation of the
temples of Angkor is also mentioned.

Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 5:00pm, Bophana Center.

Directed by Rithy Panh , 2003, 95 minutes, Khmer with English subtitles

The film follows a young boy and the people living among the ancient ruins. Blending everyday life with the temple’s myths and history, it reveals the contrast between past and present, tradition and modern reality. Through quiet, poetic imagery, it reflects on memory, loss, and the resilience of communities shaped by war and change.

Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 5:00pm, Bophana Center.

Directed by Bruno Carette, 2005, 67 minutes, Khmer Version

Angkor stands as one of Cambodia’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of its rich cultural heritage. Yet, decades of civil war and human activity have caused significant damage to these sacred temples. Many sculptures have been looted heads of Buddha, Apsaras, and Garudas cut and taken away.

Through a poetic approach, this documentary explores the perspectives of Cambodian people, reflecting on the loss of these ancestral treasures and the deep emotional impact it continues to hold today.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:00pm, Bophana Center.

By Sereyvong Jason Chhinlim

Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center is honored to host the launch of the English-language book The Quiet Native, a collection of short reflections on the Cambodian homeland by Cambodian author Sereyvong Jason Chhinlim.The Quiet Native is a memoir that calls upon Cambodian youth to reconnect with their roots, while encouraging international readers from around the world to see Cambodia through a native lens. The book blends humor with a deep commitment to preserving Khmer culture, serving as a powerful tribute to the enduring Khmer spirit.

In parallel with the book launch, the event will also feature a brief presentation and a small exhibition showcasing a variety of collectible items related to Khmer culture, heritage, history, and traditions, adding extra flavor for visitors to discover the richness and beauty of Cambodia’s past.

Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center warmly extends this invitation to the public, from near and far, especially to those who love reading, cherish Khmer culture, or collect and preserve historical artifacts. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!