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The Killing Fields

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In 1970s Cambodia, the life of an American journalist takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself caught in the midst of the Khmer Rouge revolution. Sidney Schanberg, a reporter for the New York Times, and his photographer, Dith Pran, are immersed in covering the civil war that is ravaging the country. Initially, both men feel destined to capture the story of the war, filled with adrenaline and a passion for documenting the truth.

When the Khmer Rouge regime seizes control of Phnom Penh, the situation becomes desperate. As Americans are evacuated, Dith is left behind, trapped in a country that is rapidly collapsing. Through Sidney’s eyes, the viewer feels the anguish of being unable to help his friend and the guilt that consumes him for not being able to save him. The film intertwines the great horror of the Cambodian genocide with the heartbreaking friendship between the two men, showcasing how loyalty and sacrifice are put to the test in times of extreme adversity.

As Dith navigates the hell of the labor camps and confronts the brutality of the regime, the story becomes a powerful reminder of the struggle for survival. Sidney's quest to reunite with his friend evolves into a personal mission, highlighting the human cost of a conflict that continues to resonate in the collective memory. Through his courage, the resilience of the human spirit in the face of evil is revealed.

Media type
Movie
Year
1984
Director
Roland Joffé
Writer
Bruce Robinson
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.80
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
93.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
76.00
Actors
Sam Waterston
Haing S. Ngor
John Malkovich
Julian Sands
Craig T. Nelson
Spalding Gray
Bill Paterson
Athol Fugard
Graham Kennedy
Katherine Krapum Chey
Oliver Pierpaoli
Edward Entero Chey
Tom Bird
Monirak Sisowath
Lambool Dtangpaibool
Ira Wheeler
David Henry
Patrick Malahide
Nell Campbell
Joan Harris
Joanna Merlin
Jay Barney
Mark Long
Sayo Inaba
Mow Leng
Chinsaure Sar
Hout Ming Tran
Thach Suon
Neevy Pal
Richard Nixon
Gender
Drama
Historia
Bélica
Country
United States
Producers
David Puttnam
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
The Killing Fields
Duration
142
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