I travelled in Cambodia in 2004. In Siem Reap I happened to come across a book Pol Pot, Brother No. One. I bought it which became my read during stay, visit to places along Mekong River during cruise, the capital, Tuol Slang, Killing Field memorial a few Kilometres out of Pnomh Penh. I remembered Pol Pot order to evacuate capital. I just closed my eyes and tried to visualise an empty metropolis, inhabited only by cats and stray dogs and no human being. I have watched the film Killing Fields several times.
Totally agree. In 2004 I travelled in Cambodia. In Siem Reap I have never seen so many amputee anywhere else in the world in 77 countries I travelled..
One of the most important films of the 20th Century. Haing and Sam were brilliant, as was the rest of the cast. I've seen it many, many times and it never fails to completely blow me away.
The ending is the only point at which it falters, suddenly bringing back this idea of a white savior. But the rest of the film not only captures the horror of a sudden shift to totalitarianism-- it negotiates the "Western perspective"-- those who witness and escape-- but then shifts to a sincere Cambodian perspective in the gulag sequence. That's what makes it an important film, one that everyone should see. The world has not seen its last genocide. Any people can do it to any other people.
Waterston's incredulity when asking 'was [Ngor] aware of the story of Cambodia?' Like, yeah, he was fucking aware... (Fortunately the interview did actually know, he just phrased the question badly.)
RIP Haing S. Ngor (March 22, 1940 - February 25, 1996), aged 55
You will be remembered as a legend.
I travelled in Cambodia in 2004. In Siem Reap I happened to come across a book Pol Pot, Brother No. One. I bought it which became my read during stay, visit to places along Mekong River during cruise, the capital, Tuol Slang, Killing Field memorial a few Kilometres out of Pnomh Penh. I remembered Pol Pot order to evacuate capital. I just closed my eyes and tried to visualise an empty metropolis, inhabited only by cats and stray dogs and no human being.
I have watched the film Killing Fields several times.
7 comments on one of the bravest men in history and millions for the people like the Kardashians says a lot about our values.
Totally agree. In 2004 I travelled in Cambodia. In Siem Reap I have never seen so many amputee anywhere else in the world in 77 countries I travelled..
@@MrFlashpacker I just read his book "Survival in the killing fields" - incredible! It's in Z library
Thank you for sharing this interview. As Khmer myself, it is deeply meaningful.
One of the most important films of the 20th Century. Haing and Sam were brilliant, as was the rest of the cast. I've seen it many, many times and it never fails to completely blow me away.
The ending is the only point at which it falters, suddenly bringing back this idea of a white savior. But the rest of the film not only captures the horror of a sudden shift to totalitarianism-- it negotiates the "Western perspective"-- those who witness and escape-- but then shifts to a sincere Cambodian perspective in the gulag sequence. That's what makes it an important film, one that everyone should see. The world has not seen its last genocide. Any people can do it to any other people.
Dr. Haing S. Ngor... such a sweet, gentle man who suffered and lost so much yet survived to share his horrifying experience with us.
Great film. I think it should be required viewing for 11th or 12th grade social studies classes.
May you rest in peace 🙏
Waterston's incredulity when asking 'was [Ngor] aware of the story of Cambodia?' Like, yeah, he was fucking aware... (Fortunately the interview did actually know, he just phrased the question badly.)