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Cinema of Rithy Panh: Everything Has a Soul
Cinema of Rithy Panh: Everything Has a Soul
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The Cinema of Rithy Panh is a collection of essays that explore the aesthetic sensibility of Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, examining his representation of Cambodia's traumatic past and the implications of this past for the country's transition into a global present. The essays cover documentary and feature films, including his literary adaptations of Marguerite Duras and KenzaburÅ Åe, and offer fresh takes on masterworks like The Missing Picture and S-21.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2021
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, born in 1964, experienced the devastating effects of the Khmer Rouge regime during his childhood. Despite the loss of many relatives, he managed to escape to France, where he pursued his passion for filmmaking at film school. In the late 1980s, he returned to his homeland and embarked on a remarkable career that has made him one of Cambodia's most celebrated living directors.
The fourteen essays in The Cinema of Rithy Panh delve into the filmmaker's distinctive artistic vision, exploring the dynamic and sensuous images that suggest that "everything has a soul." They examine how Panh represents Cambodia's traumatic past, combining forms of individual and collective remembrance, and the implications of this past for the country's transition into a global present. The essays cover a range of Panh's films, including documentaries and feature films, such as his literary adaptations of Marguerite Duras and KenzaburÅ Åe. They highlight how Panh's attention to local context leads to a deep understanding of major themes in global cinema, such as justice, imperialism, diaspora, gender, and labor.
This collection offers fresh perspectives on masterworks like The Missing Picture and S-21 while also shedding light on the director's lesser-known films. It provides readers with a new appreciation for the boundless creativity and ethical sensitivity of one of Southeast Asia's cinematic visionaries. Rithy Panh's films continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, reminding us of the power of storytelling to heal, educate, and inspire.
Weight: 318g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978809796
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