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Two neighbors (The)

  • Deux voisins (Les)
Type : Fiction
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2008
Format : Short
Running time : 25 (in minutes)
http://bophana.org/productions/the-two-neighbors/

Chan and Sok go trapping in the bush. One trap is placed at the foot of a tree while the other is placed at the top of the same tree. In the morning, Sok is surprised to see a deer caught in the bird trap at the top of a tree. He files a complaint against his friend…

"The Two Neighbors" is a short film for children and played by children. It is an adaptation of a Cambodian traditional folk tale. Chan and Sok are two hunters; and they live next door to each other. They are friends until Sok steals Chan's trap. The two hunters decide to go find Judge Parrot who agrees with Sok. With the help of a monkey herd and the Hare, Chan will do anything to expose the truth.

a film by Narith Roeun

Cambodia/ 2008, Short movie / 25 mins / Khmer Version with English Subtitles, Adapted from a Khmer tale

Directed by Narith Roeun,

Production:
Bophana Center / Bophana Production

with the support of UNESCO

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Guerrilla Arts
  • HOT
  • Bayimba
  • Uganda Women Writers Association
  • Arts 256
  • 32º East
  • Amakula Festival

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