The Royal Ballet of Cambodia (1965)
This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor; the second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal, costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.
Director: Hang Thun Hak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 1965
Cast
- Kem Bun Nak - Queen
- Sam Sokhan - Preah Ket Mealea
- Soth Leas - Preah Indra
- Yong Saphan - Preah Pisnokar
- Norodom Buppha Devi
Country: Cambodia, United States of America
Language: English, Khmer
Original Language: km
More Films by Director: Hang Thun Hak
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Royal Ballet of Cambodia about?
- This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor; the second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal, costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.
- Who directed The Royal Ballet of Cambodia?
- The Royal Ballet of Cambodia was directed by Hang Thun Hak.
- Who stars in The Royal Ballet of Cambodia?
- The Royal Ballet of Cambodia stars Kem Bun Nak, Sam Sokhan, Soth Leas, Yong Saphan, Norodom Buppha Devi.
- How long is The Royal Ballet of Cambodia?
- The Royal Ballet of Cambodia has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Royal Ballet of Cambodia?
- The Royal Ballet of Cambodia is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Royal Ballet of Cambodia produced?
- The Royal Ballet of Cambodia was produced in Cambodia, United States of America.