Cambodian director Danech San lights up the Cannes Festival steps

Cambodian director Danech San walked the famous steps of the Cannes Film Festival with a singular elegance, a moment charged with promise and emotion.

Danech San (second from right)

Her film, “To Leave, To Stay”, was honored with a prestigious selection in the Fabrique Cinéma, a program of excellence dedicated to promoting Franco-foreign cinematographic cooperation and revealing emerging talent supported by France on the international scene.

Initiated by the Institut Français in partnership with France Médias Monde and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), the Fabrique Cinéma embodies a strong commitment to freedom of creation and artistic expression worldwide. Each year, the program selects ten outstanding works that enjoy exceptional visibility among film professionals at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Beyond this artistic recognition, Danech San also had the honor of meeting the Minister Delegate Thani Mohamed-Soilihi at the inauguration of the “Cinémas du monde” Pavilion, a space dedicated to cultural diversity and the richness of international cinematography.

Danech San's presence on the Croisette underlines not only his promising talent, but also the vitality of a world cinema in full effervescence, driven by new, committed voices.