Behind the Bastards Part One: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
Jul 3, 2018
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Sihanouk's Role in Pol Pot's Rise
- Pol Pot's rise to power was enabled by King Norodom Sihanouk.
- Sihanouk, despite being initially seen as enlightened, made decisions that led to the Cambodian mass killings.
Sihanouk's Upbringing
- King Sihanouk was raised by his grandmother due to an astrologer's warning.
- He was briefly a monk and received Western education, developing a love for arts and French cooking.
Sihanouk's Nickname
- Sihanouk's mother nicknamed him "Tubby."
- He wasn't actually tubby, as evidenced by pictures from his coronation.