Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers (2007)
During the last half-century, Cambodia has witnessed genocide, decades of war and the collapse of social order. Now, documentary filmmaker Rithy Panh looks at an irreparable tragedy that is less visible, yet no less pervasive: the spiritual death that results when young women are forced into prostitution. Angry and impassioned, PAPER CANNOT WRAP UP EMBERS presents the searing stories of poor Asian women whose lives were violated and their destinies destroyed when their bodies were turned into items of sexual commerce.
Director: Rithy Panh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 31, 2007
Screenplay
Production: Catherine Dussart Productions
Country: Cambodia
Language: Khmer
Original Language: en
Keywords
cambodia, drug use, poverty, prostitution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers about?
- During the last half-century, Cambodia has witnessed genocide, decades of war and the collapse of social order. Now, documentary filmmaker Rithy Panh looks at an irreparable tragedy that is less visible, yet no less pervasive: the spiritual death that results when young women are forced into prostitution. Angry and impassioned, PAPER CANNOT WRAP UP EMBERS presents the searing stories of poor Asian women whose lives were violated and their destinies destroyed when their bodies were turned into items of sexual commerce.
- Who directed Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers?
- Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers was directed by Rithy Panh.
- How long is Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers?
- Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers?
- Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers produced?
- Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers was produced in Cambodia.