The Royal Ballet of Cambodia

The Royal Ballet of Cambodia (1965)

N/A 80 min Movie
Documentary

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.

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Cast

Kem Bun Nak Kem Bun Nak Queen
Sam Sokhan Sam Sokhan Preah Ket Mealea
Soth Leas Soth Leas Preah Indra
Yong Saphan Yong Saphan Preah Pisnokar
Norodom Buppha Devi Norodom Buppha Devi

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