Le Papier ne peut pas envelopper la braise (2007)
Directed by Rithy Panh

Documentary
aka: Paper Cannot Wrap Ember

Film Synopsis

Phnom Penh, 2006. Several women talk of their experiences as prostitutes, living in soulless concrete blocks in the Cambodian city, surrounded by the family members who depend on them. The shame of their profession prevents them from returning to their home villages. It is as if they are already dead...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Rithy Panh
  • Script: Rithy Panh
  • Cinematographer: Prum Mesa
  • Music: Marc Marder, Agnès Sénémaud
  • Country: France
  • Language: Central Khmer
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Aka: Paper Cannot Wrap Ember

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