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Poster for Exile

Exile

Exil

French / 2016 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Documentary

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Synopsis

Exil is a visionary narration of the exile of Cambodians during the Red Khmer regime, during which the country was renamed Democratic Kampuchea.

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November 2023
Position 26
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Three by Rithy Panh
Position 2
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Additions: November 2020
Position 37
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Films by Rithy Panh
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRithy Panh

WriterRithy Panh, Agnès Sénémaud, Christophe Bataille

CinematographerPrum Mésar, Rithy Panh

ComposerMarc Marder

EditorRithy Panh

ProducerCatherine Dussart

Cast

Randal Doucas Narrator (voice)

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Both directed by Rithy Panh

Scheduled to leave Nov 30

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Exile (2016) | Criteria