This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor; the second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal, costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Kem Bun Nak, Sam Sokhan, Soth Leas, Yong Saphan, Norodom Buppha Devi
Crew: Hang Thun Hak (Director)
Country: Cambodia, United States of America
Language: English,
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Runtime: 80 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1965
IMDb: 10
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