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The Missing Picture (2013) | Criteria

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The Missing Picture

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French • 2013 • 1h 35m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Rithy Panh

Synopsis

Rithy Panh uses clay figures, archival footage, and his narration to recreate the atrocities Cambodia's Khmer Rouge committed between 1975 and 1979.

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Three by Rithy Panh
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Films by Rithy Panh
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Credits

Crew

DirectorRithy Panh

WriterChristophe Bataille, Rithy Panh

CinematographerPrum Mésar

ComposerMarc Marder

EditorMarie-Christine Rougerie, Rithy Panh

ProducerCatherine Dussart

Cast

Randal Doucas Narrator (voice)

Jean-Baptiste Phouas Narrator (voice)