Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell (2012)
Under the Khmer Rouge regime, Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, directed the M13 prison for four years, before becoming the head of S21, the terrifying death machine that eliminated Khmer Rouge opponents. Some 12,280 Cambodians met their deaths here. In July 2010, Duch was the first Khmer leader to appear before an international court, which sentenced him to 35 years in prison. He appealed the sentence. While Duch waited for his new trial, Rithy Panh questioned him in depth.
Director: Rithy Panh
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: January 18, 2012
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rithy Panh, Prum Mésar
Editing: Rithy Panh, Marie-Christine Rougerie
Production: Catherine Dussart Productions, Bophana Production, ANGOA, Fonds Sud Cinéma, France Télévisions, PROCIREP, INA
Country: Cambodia, France
Language: Khmer, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell about?
- Under the Khmer Rouge regime, Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, directed the M13 prison for four years, before becoming the head of S21, the terrifying death machine that eliminated Khmer Rouge opponents. Some 12,280 Cambodians met their deaths here. In July 2010, Duch was the first Khmer leader to appear before an international court, which sentenced him to 35 years in prison. He appealed the sentence. While Duch waited for his new trial, Rithy Panh questioned him in depth.
- Who directed Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell?
- Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell was directed by Rithy Panh.
- How long is Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell?
- Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell?
- Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell produced?
- Duch, Master of the Forges of Hell was produced in Cambodia, France.