Official US Trailer for Rithy Panh’s ‘Meeting with Pol Pot’ Set in 1978

“We are so lucky to visit this country at a key moment of its history” Strand Releasing has unveiled the official trailer for Meeting with Pol Pot, a French drama made by acclaimed Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh. Yet another film about his homeland and the horrors they went through during the era of Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge. Based on a true story, three French journalists travel to Cambodia in 1978 after receiving an invitation from the Khmer Rouge regime (all without realizing the atrocities his regime was perpetuating), embarking on a perilous adventure. Under the eyes of the journalists, the beautiful picture of communist Cambodia cracks, revealing the horror. Their journey progressively turns into a nightmare… Meeting with Pol Pot was freely inspired by journalist Elizabeth Becker’s account in the book “When The War Was Over“. The indie film stars Irène Jacob, Grégoire Colin, and Cyril Gueï. This initially premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and will get a US release in limited theaters soon. Have a look below. // Continue Reading ›