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Bophana: A Cambodian Tragedy

Bophana: A Cambodian Tragedy

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Documentary

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Based upon documentation of forced confessions made during the Khmer Rouge era in Cambodia, this film reconstructs the relationship of a young woman, Hout Bophana, and Ly Sitha before they were tortured in executed in 1977.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Khmer

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

01 January 1996

Country

Cambodia

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