The Tenth Dancer (1993)
Documentary on the revival of classical dancing in Cambodia, where nine out of ten classical dancers were killed during the Pol Pot regime in the 1970s. The program focuses on master teacher Em Theay and her star pupil Sok Chea, who recall their ordeals under Pol Pot and talk about their present efforts and their hopes for the future. In addition to views of Em Theay, Sok Chea, and others in classes, rehearsals and performances, the program includes historical background on Cambodian classical dancing and archival footage of dancers of the past.
Director: Sally Ingleton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tenth Dancer about?
- Documentary on the revival of classical dancing in Cambodia, where nine out of ten classical dancers were killed during the Pol Pot regime in the 1970s. The program focuses on master teacher Em Theay and her star pupil Sok Chea, who recall their ordeals under Pol Pot and talk about their present efforts and their hopes for the future. In addition to views of Em Theay, Sok Chea, and others in classes, rehearsals and performances, the program includes historical background on Cambodian classical dancing and archival footage of dancers of the past.
- Who directed The Tenth Dancer?
- The Tenth Dancer was directed by Sally Ingleton.
- How long is The Tenth Dancer?
- The Tenth Dancer has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Tenth Dancer?
- The Tenth Dancer is a Documentary film.