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Amazing Khmer Movie “Diamond Island” Premiere Screening Yesterday
A Khmer movie “Diamond Island” directed by French-Cambodian filmmaker, CHOU Davy, explores the contrasts between poverty and development which characterized by two siblings separated from each other for several years. The siblings are played by amateur and first-timer actors. Furthermore, around 10 other young first time actors complete the casting, their daily job being taxi drivers, construction workers, clowns, and students.
“I cast amateurs in my movie because I’d like to show Cambodia how normal people can play their natural parts on the big screen,” expressed CHOU. “I hope this will inspire other young Cambodian youth to challenge themselves to become who they want to be and prove their talents on international stages. I also wanted to show, internationally and locally, a portrait of modern Cambodia, different from the usual representation of past history (Khmer Rouge or Angkorian time) or of the depiction of poverty and prostitution.”
Phnom Penh- A Khmer movie “Diamond Island” directed by French-Cambodian filmmaker, CHOU Davy, explores the contrasts between poverty and development which characterized by two siblings separated from each other for several years. The siblings are played by amateur and first-timer actors. Furthermore, around 10 other young first time actors complete the casting, their daily job being taxi drivers, construction workers, clowns, and students.
“I cast amateurs in my movie because I’d like to show Cambodia how normal people can play their natural parts on the big screen,” expressed CHOU. “I hope this will inspire other young Cambodian youth to challenge themselves to become who they want to be and prove their talents on international stages. I also wanted to show, internationally and locally, a portrait of modern Cambodia, different from the usual representation of past history (Khmer Rouge or Angkorian time) or of the depiction of poverty and prostitution.”
The Minister of Information also joined the event
The movie went on to collect international awards like the one from Cannes Film Festival, known as the world’s most prestigious. Since its world premiere in May, it has been shown in over 20 countries already, such as Germany, Canada, Australia, Brazil, India, Italy, Lebanon… with the last one being South Korea, in Busan Film Festival. Next, the film will be shown in Tokyo, Mexico, Singapore, Israel, Thailand, and Vietnam.
“We are very proud to show this award-winning film “Diamond Island” to Cambodian audience”, said Sithen SUM, General Manager of PuPrum Entertainment, local distributor of this movie. “I expect this movie to serve as an unprecedented benchmark for other Cambodian producers so they raise their standards to an international level.”
Mr. CHOU Davy and his team
Moreover, all audiences expressed their amazing views and great feeling towards this movie. Some of them said that, “I can’t believe those casts are very good even they are just amateurs. Besides, the meaning of movie is really great. It reflects some real situations in Cambodia’s society.”
So if you don’t want to miss this amazing Khmer video, catch it at cinemas form 27th October on.
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