Film
The Royal Ballet of Cambodia 1965
80 min Documentary
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.
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Cast
- Kem Bun Nak as Queen
- Sam Sokhan as Preah Ket Mealea
- Soth Leas as Preah Indra
- Yong Saphan as Preah Pisnokar
- Norodom Buppha Devi
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