The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar

The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar

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Documentary
Runtime
43 mins
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Deep in the jungle of Cambodia lies a jewel from the Khmer Empire: the temple of Banteay Chhmar. Half devoured by plants and long forgotten by most people, the 800-year-old complex is being rediscovered, slowly. The village community of Banteay Chhmar is taking charge. Far from the well-trodden tourist trails, the rice farmers of this small village are trying an experiment unknown in Cambodia: with almost no outside help, they are fighting to preserve and restore their temple using nothing but their own strength.

Cast

  • Sunetra Sarker

Director

  • Wolfgang Luck

Producers

  • Ute Hoffarth

Screenwriter

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