Film · Documentary
The Royal Ballet of Cambodia (1965)
1 h 20 minDocumentary1965
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
- Country
- Cambodia, United States
- Language
- Khmer
- Release date
- January 1, 1965
Cast
- Kem Bun NakQueen
- Sam SokhanPreah Ket Mealea
- Soth LeasPreah Indra
- Yong SaphanPreah Pisnokar
Norodom Buppha Devi
