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Cambodia & Cinema: Becoming Human, Polen Ly's first feature film, heads to Venice
Cambodian cinema is set to write a new chapter in its history at the Venice Film Festival. Italian company Lights On has acquired the global rights to Becoming Human, the debut feature film by Polen Ly, a young filmmaker who has already attracted attention for the poetic grace of her short films.

Editorial team
Aug 182 min read


Des fantômes dépêchés (Ghosts Dispatched) from Cambodia: Tiziano Terzani's uncompromising view of a little-known genocide
‘Ghosts from Cambodia’ offers a unique and poignant insight into Cambodia's tragic history through the eyes of Tiziano Terzani, an iconic Italian reporter.

Coin Lecture
Aug 122 min read


A pilgrimage to Angkor: Pierre Loti's enchanted journey through the majestic ruins
At the beginning of the 20th century, Pierre Loti's travelogue ‘Un pèlerin d'Angkor’ (A Pilgrim at Angkor) played a major role in the French imagination, offering a poetic and melancholic immersion into the mystery of the ruins of Angkor.

Editorial team
Aug 123 min read


Debate & Border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia: Analysis of a complex conflict in the heart of Southeast Asia
On 7 August 2025, a conference organised by the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York brought together renowned experts to analyse the recent violent escalation of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as its broader regional implications

Editorial team
Aug 122 min read


Book: “Trois autres Cambodge” (Three Other Cambodias), Khmer youth facing the future
After Three Other Trois autres Thaïlande and Trois autres Malaisie, this third and final volume of the trilogy offers a new insight into contemporary Southeast Asia. Three Other Cambodia, edited by Teri Shaffer Yamada, stands out for its approach, which eschews easy exoticism in favour of powerful short stories where people take precedence over picturesque settings.

Partenaire Presse
Aug 112 min read


Cambodia & Solidarity: ‘Phare Activity Camp’, where children can be children again
It all began in heavy silence, broken only by the sound of footsteps in the mud and anxious whispers. After the initial distribution of food and an urgent assessment of needs in the two largest camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Phare Ponleu Selpak team in Battambang decided that more was needed than just material aid.

Partenaire Presse
Aug 113 min read


Elegy for Citta Uong: A cinematic voice from Cambodia has been silenced
The Cambodian film world mourns the loss of Citta Uong (also known as Uong Kanthouk), a pioneering filmmaker whose captivating and profound work marked the golden age of Cambodian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.

Editorial team
Aug 82 min read


Chronicle: Memories and nostalgia surrounding the French language in the kingdom of smiles
When I landed at Pochentong Airport on 25 July 1973, I was struck by the stifling heat and intense humidity. This oppressive heat was accompanied by a persistent, striking, indefinable and captivating smell. This fervent mixture revealed the many scents present on this continent. These fragrances, which can be detected no matter what country you are in, remain the same across borders. Invisible and subtle, they crept into my nostrils, penetrating me without my knowledge, and

Chroniqueur
Aug 45 min read


Photographic Requiem: Tribute to journalists who died during the war in Cambodia
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and Meta House Phnom Penh are highlighting the courage and perseverance of journalists through an exceptional photographic exhibition dedicated to the brave souls who courageously documented the dark hours of the Cambodian wars of the 1960s and 1970s.

Editorial team
Aug 43 min read


The origins of the Thai people: From southern China to their indelible ties with the Khmer Empire
The history of the peoples and kingdoms of Southeast Asia is a fascinating melting pot of migrations, cultural exchanges and fierce rivalries. The Thai people and the Kingdom of Siam reveal a rich tapestry of Khmer influence that is still alive and well in the collective memory.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 303 min read


Solidarity: Matthieu Majoli, a bridge between France and Cambodia in the service of education
In a rich and candid interview, Matthieu Majoli, a Frenchman of Cambodian descent, reflects on his unusual career path and his passionate commitment to the Kep Educational Centre.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 305 min read


The Guardians of Memory: Voices and Elephants of Mondulkiri
On the afternoon of 22 July 2025, the Hill Tribes Memory Community Centre organised a forum entitled ‘Listening to the Stories of Villagers’, bringing together twelve students who had participated in the Forum on the History of the Khmer Rouge a month earlier.

Youk Chhang
Jul 293 min read


Yeay Mao: The mysterious guardian of the Cambodian coast
In the misty highlands of Cambodia and along the winding roads that run along the southern coast, a unique spirit reigns: Yeay Mao, the legendary matriarch and protector of travellers, fishermen and hunters.

Editorial team
Jul 214 min read


The digital awakening: How artificial intelligence is reshaping Cambodia's media landscape
The Cambodian media industry is on the cusp of transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to take hold in newsrooms, production studios and the country's dynamic online media landscape.

Chroniqueur
Jul 214 min read


Phnom Penh & Exhibition: Netratuoh (Viewlines) by Prum Ero
SNA Arts Management est ravi de présenter Netratuoh (Sightlines), la deuxième exposition solo de l'artiste Prum Ero. L'exposition présente une série de photographies, une installation sonore expérimentale et une projection de documents tirés des archives personnelles de l'artiste.

Editorial team
Jul 214 min read


Émile Gsell: The lens that captured the forgotten splendor of 19th-century Indochina
Émile Gsell (1838–1879) was one of the pioneers of photography. This self-taught French artist brought to light the majestic ruins of Angkor and the rich cultural mosaic of Southeast Asia at a time marked by expanding exploration and colonial encounters.

Christophe Gargiulo
Jul 164 min read


Cambodia: Kep crab market, just a few steps away
Photos freeze moments in time, words wander through them.
(…) Even kitsch has its charm, and the strings of multicolored seashell decorations don't look out of place in this multicultural market bordering a calm sea. A sea that is actually a bay,
(…) Even kitsch has its charm, and the strings of multicolored seashell decorations don't look out of place in this multicultural market bordering a calm sea. A sea that is actually a bay, Kep Bay, in the Gulf of Siam, part of the

Chroniqueur
Jul 153 min read


Cambodia & Culture: The Soum family, talented goldsmiths and royal lineage
Their copper and silver sculptures are among the best known in the country, such as the statue of the supreme patriarch Chuon Nath, the royal tiered parasols Chatra, the Sakyamuni stupa on Phnom Oudong hill, also known as Phnom Preah Reach Troap, and the logos of the Ministry of the Interior and the Cambodian People's Party.

Editorial team
Jul 153 min read


Cambodia & In Pictures: Large crowds gather at the French Embassy on July 14
Despite gloomy weather, more than 500 French citizens, Franco-Cambodians, friends of France, and prominent figures gathered yesterday to celebrate Bastille Day with enthusiasm.

Editorial team
Jul 151 min read


Cambodia's green renaissance: the “Green Sprout” exhibition and the campaign to plant a million palm trees aim to transform the country's environmental future
As part of an initiative promoting responsible environmental management and sustainable development, Cambodia is preparing to host the historic “Green Sprout” exhibition and an ambitious campaign to plant one million palm trees by 2025.

Editorial team
Jul 143 min read


Cambodia's memorial sites: from centers of repression to places of peace and reflection — A new chapter in the history of World Heritage
In a historic and deeply symbolic decision, the serial site known as “Cambodia's Killing Fields Memorials: From Killing Centers to Places of Peace and Reflection” has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This historic announcement was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France, marking an important moment for Cambodia and the international community.

Editorial team
Jul 144 min read


Culture: Cambodia seeks UNESCO recognition for traditional Khmer marriage
The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has officially submitted the application file for “traditional Khmer marriage, Khmer marriage or kar” to the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

La Rédaction
Jul 142 min read


Cambodia & History: 17 years of glory for the Preah Vihear temple, a World Heritage Site
Education and awareness remain central to the temple's future. UNESCO and the Cambodian authorities emphasize the role of heritage in promoting peace, respect, and mutual understanding, values that resonate far beyond the stone walls of the temple.
As Cambodia celebrates this important 17-year milestone, the temple of Preah Vihear is more than a relic of the past. It is a living symbol of national unity, international cooperation, and the enduring power of cultural heritage.

Editorial team
Jul 93 min read


Indochina & Cambodia: Pierre Paul Marie Benoît de La Grandière, Master of Colonial Diplomacy
In the annals of French colonial history, few figures embody the ambitions, contradictions, and complexity of the 19th-century imperial project as much as Pierre Paul Marie Benoît de La Grandière.

Editorial team
Jul 85 min read
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