Wandering Souls
"Wandering Souls follows the mounting of a new stage production, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia"
Wandering Souls is a documentary film. directed by Aviva Ziegler. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rithy Panh and Him Sophy
Synopsis
Wandering Souls follows the mounting of a new stage production, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia, to honour the nearly 2 million Cambodians who died during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. Commissioned by Cambodian Living Arts, the Requiem is a first-time collaboration between filmmaker Rithy Panh and composer Dr. Him Sophy. The film tracks the story of the Cambodian creators and musicians, as they work with an international team to bring the production to the world stage. Alongside the evolving stage production, the film tells the first-hand survival stories of the Cambodians involved in the Requiem, and their powerful will to reclaim an artistic heritage that disappeared during the four years of Pol Pot terror.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wandering Souls about?
Wandering Souls follows the mounting of a new stage production, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia, to honour the nearly 2 million Cambodians who died during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979...
Who directed Wandering Souls?
Wandering Souls was directed by Aviva Ziegler.
How long is Wandering Souls?
Wandering Souls has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Wandering Souls?
The main cast of Wandering Souls includes Rithy Panh, Him Sophy.