Film

The Tenth Dancer

1993 · 50m · Documentary

Documentary on the revival of classical dancing in Cambodia, where nine out of ten classical dancers were killed during the Pol Pot regime in the 1970s. The program focuses on master teacher Em Theay and her star pupil Sok Chea, who recall their ordeals under Pol Pot and talk about their present efforts and their hopes for the future. In addition to views of Em Theay, Sok Chea, and others in classes, rehearsals and performances, the program includes historical background on Cambodian classical dancing and archival footage of dancers of the past.

• Sally IngletonDirector

Release date

January 1, 1993

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Documentary