Even a Bird Needs a Nest
Originally released in 2013. Even a Bird Needs a Nest is a feature film. directed by Christine Chansou. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Even a Bird Needs a Nest is a documentary film about forced evictions in Cambodia, a phenomenon that is raging throughout the country. The government grants land concessions to powerful companies who use them for commercial purposes. However, some of these belong to the people. Facing threats, intimidation, and a corrupt justice system, those who dare to protect their land risk their lives doing so. In Phnom Penh, the state capital, residents of the Boeung kak district are forcibly evicted from their homes, obliged to live in relocation camps, without basic services and infrastructures. Furthermore, the camps are far from work opportunities. Those who refuse the government's proposition, have their homes bulldozed by the private companies, with the violent assistance of the police forces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Even a Bird Needs a Nest about?
Even a Bird Needs a Nest is a documentary film about forced evictions in Cambodia, a phenomenon that is raging throughout the country. The government grants land concessions to powerful companies w...
Who directed Even a Bird Needs a Nest?
Even a Bird Needs a Nest was directed by Christine Chansou.
How long is Even a Bird Needs a Nest?
Even a Bird Needs a Nest has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Even a Bird Needs a Nest released?
Even a Bird Needs a Nest was released on March 30, 2013 in theaters.