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The Royal Ballet of Cambodia (1965)

Name: The Royal Ballet of Cambodia
Director: Hang Thun Hak
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1965-01-01
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Kem Bun Nak, Sam Sokhan, Soth Leas, Yong Saphan, Norodom Buppha Devi

80 min · Cambodia, United States of America · Dir. Hang Thun Hak

Documentary 1965 movies

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.