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First They Killed My Father

  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 16m
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7.2/10
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Sareum Srey Moch in First They Killed My Father (2017)
'First They Killed My Father' is the adaptation of Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung's gripping memoir of surviving the deadly Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1978. The story is told through her eyes, from the age of five, when the Khmer Rouge came to power, to nine years old. The film depicts the indomitable spirit and devotion of Loung and her family as they struggle to stay together during the Khmer Rouge years.
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Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung recounts the horrors she suffered as a child under the rule of the deadly Khmer Rouge.Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung recounts the horrors she suffered as a child under the rule of the deadly Khmer Rouge.Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung recounts the horrors she suffered as a child under the rule of the deadly Khmer Rouge.

  • Director
    • Angelina Jolie
  • Writers
    • Loung Ung
    • Angelina Jolie
  • Stars
    • Sareum Srey Moch
    • Phoeung Kompheak
    • Sveng Socheata
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Angelina Jolie
    • Writers
      • Loung Ung
      • Angelina Jolie
    • Stars
      • Sareum Srey Moch
      • Phoeung Kompheak
      • Sveng Socheata
    • 123User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 9 wins & 29 nominations total

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    Sareum Srey Moch
    Sareum Srey Moch
    • Loung Ung
    Phoeung Kompheak
    • Pa Ung
    Sveng Socheata
    • Ma Ung
    Mun Kimhak
    • Kim
    Heng Dara
    • Meng
    Khoun Sothea
    • Khouy
    Sarun Nika
    • Geak
    Run Malyna
    • Chaou
    Oun Srey Neang
    • Keav
    Horm Chhora
    Henry Kissinger
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    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Richard Nixon
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    • Self
    • (archive footage)
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    • Khmer Rouge Teacher
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    • Khmer Rouge Leader
    Mony Ros
      Tharoth Sam
      • Khmer Rouge Leader
      Nut Sophal
        Lon Nol
        • Self
        • (archive footage)
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Angelina Jolie
        • Writers
          • Loung Ung
          • Angelina Jolie
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        • Trivia
          Based on the deadly rule of the Khmer Rouge, a communist inspired movement led by the dictator Pol Pot, under which an estimated 25% of the Cambodian population died from malnutrition, forced labour and mass murder from 1975 until 1979. This historical event is today known as the Cambodian genocide.
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          From 1975 to 1979, people had only skin cover their bone due to heavily overwork and starvation. Most of the scenes from movie show people still healthy with no lack of food or nutrient.
        • Quotes

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          Richard Nixon: [on broadcast TV] Cambodia, a small country of 7 million people, has been a neutral nation since the Geneva agreement of 1954. American policy since then has been to scrupulously respect the neutrality of the Cambodian people.

          British Reporter: [standing with troops] The Vietnamese armies on the south side of the river appear to be indifferent to the contest.

          Cambodian Politician: Under the pretext that there is a war necessity, they come into Cambodia.

          Field Reporter: Are you glad to be in Cambodia?

          Soldier: Negative. No.

          Radio Reporter: The principle casualties appear to be innocent Cambodians.

          Henry Kissinger: [at podium] ... the occasional difficulties in reaching a final solution.

          Richard Nixon: What we are doing is to help the Cambodians help themselves. This is *not* an invasion of Cambodia.

          French Reporter: The Nixon Doctrine for Southeast Asia appears to have failed. The war that began in Vietnam has now engulfed Cambodia. There is anger and frustration at the US bombings. Thousands of lives lost. Farms and livelihoods destroyed.

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          Featured in 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)
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          Alfred Santos
          Written and performed by Robin Foster
          Published by Upton Park Music Publishing

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        7/10

        The Khmer Rouge Effect through the Eyes of a Girl

        In the 70's, a Cambodian middle-class girl sees the lives of her family and her turning upside-down when the Khmer Rouge invades the Cambodia. They leave their comfortable apartment and lifestyle to live in a primitive working camp. Her father, a former officer, is killed and the family splits to survive.

        Angelina Jolie once again surprises with another great film about contemporary war and genocide directed by her. "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" shows the effect of the revolution promoted by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia through the eyes of an innocent seven year-old girl. Her family is separated and they fight to survive in a devastated country. The children have top-notch performances and Angelina Jolie succeeds in exploring the best from each one of them. The "happy ending" does not fit well to the storyline and maybe is the unique "but", probably imposed by producers. Even those that are not fans of Angelina Jolie with have to respect her work as director. My vote is seven.

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        • Release date
          • September 15, 2017 (United States)
        • Countries of origin
          • Cambodia
          • United States
        • Official site
          • Official Netflix
        • Languages
          • Central Khmer
          • English
          • French
        • Also known as
          • First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
        • Filming locations
          • Battambang, Cambodia
        • Production companies
          • Netflix
          • Bophana Production
          • Jolie Pas Productions
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        • Budget
          • $24,000,000 (estimated)
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        • Runtime
          2 hours 16 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Dolby Digital
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.85 : 1

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