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BBC: The Cultural Frontline

Cambodia's Cultural Revival
Podcast Episode | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Four decades after the Khmer Rouge genocide during which almost 90 percent of the country's finest artists, musicians and intellectuals were wiped out, an extraordinary cultural revival and vibrant contemporary arts scene is emerging in ...See moreFour decades after the Khmer Rouge genocide during which almost 90 percent of the country's finest artists, musicians and intellectuals were wiped out, an extraordinary cultural revival and vibrant contemporary arts scene is emerging in Cambodia. We hear from the young artists at the forefront of this revival. Kavich Neang, one of Cambodia's hottest young filmmakers discusses his forthcoming film about the iconic White Building in Phnom Penh whose evolution tells the story of modern Cambodia. The young radio host, relationship guru and social media celebrity DJ Nana describes how her outspoken advice on sex and relationships is breaking social taboos and has earned her a UN award for empowering young women. Arn Chorn-Pound, musician, Khmer Rouge survivor and founder of Cambodian Living Arts explains why it's important to pass on the traditional Cambodian arts to a new generation and how music has saved his life. Channthy Kak, dubbed Cambodia's Amy Winehouse and the lead singer of the rock group Cambodian Space Project, talks about her rise to fame from a poor village girl with no education or musical training. And Sok Sangvar, in charge of tourism at Angkor Wat, explains how he is reducing the impact of tourism on the ancient temples that represent the soul of Cambodian culture. Written by BBC See less
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Writer
Tina Daheley (staff writer)
Producer
Shoku Amirani (producer)
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Updated Apr 15, 2017
Release date
Apr 15, 2017 (United Kingdom)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Tina Daheley primary photo
Tina Daheley
Self / Self - Reporter Self / Self - Reporter   See fewer
Station Eleven (2021)
Arn Chorn-Pond primary photo
Arn Chorn-Pond
Self / Self - Musician Self / Self - Musician   See fewer
Listening (2014)
Channthy Kak primary photo
Channthy Kak
Self / Self - Singer Self / Self - Singer   See fewer
Channthy Kak: Pkhar Sror Phon (2019)
D.J. Nana primary photo
D.J. Nana
Self / Self - Radio Host Self / Self - Radio Host   See fewer
Kim's Convenience (2016)
Kavich Neang primary photo
Kavich Neang
Self / Self - Filmmaker Self / Self - Filmmaker   See fewer
Last Night I Saw You Smiling (2019)
And Sok Sangvar primary photo
And Sok Sangvar
Self / Self - Tourism Self / Self - Tourism   See fewer
BBC: The Cultural Frontline (2016)
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