S2 Ep8: Rolling Thunder in Vietnam, Clouds Over Cambodia
In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare
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Turbulence in Cambodia: Politics and Paranoia
This chapter examines the violent political landscape in Cambodia during the 1960s, shaped by the events in neighboring Indonesia and the crackdown on communists. It discusses the complex dynamics of ethnic minorities and the Cambodian People's Kampuchea's evolving independence from Vietnam, alongside the oppressive measures enacted by Sihanouk’s regime. Additionally, it highlights the intersection of politics and cinema, showcasing how a royal filmmaker navigated this tumultuous period through art that served both as entertainment and propaganda.
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