Films of the 1980s & 1990s (Melodramas, War Films, Mythology and Musicals)
Films Listed: 15/70
SRO MOAL KHMAO/ SROMAOL ANTAKAL (1987)
Directors: Yvon Hem
Genre: Drama/Khmer Rouge
Cast: Kai Prasith, Pisith Pilika
The film is the only post-Khmer Rouge work produced by prolific pre-Khmer Rouge director Yvon Hem, who also directed the legendary film Sovannahong (1966). As one of the earliest films released in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge Regime, the film spearheaded Pisith Pilika's career as an actress.
Pilika discusses her involvement with the film in the following link.
I WILL REMEMBER (1988)
Directors: Mao Ayuth
Genre: Drama/Khmer Rouge
Cast: Kai Prasith, Oum Kavanny
Jet Jong Jam/Memory of the Heart or I Will Remember, is a critically acclaimed Cambodian classic. Produced in 1988, It was one of the first locally broadcasted Cambodian films based on the Khmer Rouge.
Links: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=823567297678211&set=vb.308828639152082&type=2&theater
DEVET KRUHU PEKLA (CZECH FILM, 1989)
Directors: Milan Muchna
Genre: Drama/Khmer Rouge
Cast: Milan Knazko, Oum Sovanny
Devět kruhů pekla (Nine Circles of Hell) or Tanaruok Prambuon Jonn, is a 1989 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Milan Muchna. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.[1]
The film describes the Khmer Rouge period in Cambodia. Tomáš is a Czech doctor working in Phnom Penh and Khema is famous Khmer actress.
LAST WORDS (1992)
Directors: Mao Ayuth
Genre: Drama/Romance
Cast: Hong Polee Maktura, Tep Rundaro, Ampor Tevi
Somdey Jung Grouy/Last Words is a love story between a widow, Kolab and her husband’s brother, Vuthy. Since she lost her husband, they live in the same house, and soon they fall in love. Tradition becomes an obstacle as they hesitate to express their feelings.
Links: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=824770730891201&set=vb.308828639152082&type=2&theater
ONDAHT DOH CHA'UNG (1992)
Directors: Mao Ayuth
Genre: Drama/Romance
Cast: Kai Prasith, Keo Koliyan, Tep Rundaro, Ampor Tevi
CHEUNG MAKE DACH SROYAL (1992)
Directors: Mao Ayuth Screenplay: Mao Ayuth
Genre: Drama
Cast: Tep Rindaro, Hong Polee Maktura, Ampor Tevi
TEP TIDA KROPOM CHOUK (1993)
Directors: Fai Som Ang
Genre: Boran, Legendary
Cast: Kai Prasith, Pong Rattanak, Keo Koliyan, Roth Kunthea
Production: Angkorwat
Directed and preserved by Fai Som Ang.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg6uggnJtkU
NEANG POV MALIS LEA (1993)
Directors: Mao Som'ang Nup Screenplay: Prak Chanmony
Genre: Boran, Legendary
Cast: Arun Rasmey, Kai Prasith, Tep Rindaro, Choum Darachaya,
Chan Sreyrath, Sok Sreymom, Pisith Pilika, Ampor Tevi, Neary Roth Kunthea
Production: Phnom Pich Films
A princess, Sok Sreymom, is kidnapped and taken hostage by a magical creature/monster, Arun Rasmey, and the two wind up falling in love with each other. Meanwhile, her sisters try to summon her back from the "unknown." The film incorporates two dance songs (one from the 1970s), Angels and giants, also an Arab, prophecies, love spells, as well as offensive beauty standards that are emphasized when the comedians and midgets are transformed into popular celebrities of the time-like Tep Rindaro and Ampor Tevi. Truly an extravagant creation.
NEANG VIMEAN CHAN (1994)
Directors: Mao Ayuth
Genre: Drama/Romance
Cast: Kai Prasith, Keo Koliyan, Tep Rundaro, Ampor Tevi
Production: Angkorwat
A remake of the lost classic film from 1968. Angkorwat VHS #62. A wife disobeys her angelic husband, proceeds to follow him to another realm, and is beheaded by a mystical force.
JIVIT KRAOM PLEUNG PO (1994)
Directors: Fai Som Ang Screenplay: Mao Somnang
Genre: Musical/Melodrama/Romance
Cast: Duong Serey Satya, Pan Sopanny, Sok Sreymom, Saravady, Pich Saparn, Mae Meun, Ban Yan, Arun Rasmey, Pong Rattanak
Production: Angkorwat
A 3-part musical. Fai Som Ang Musical #13-15,
Angkorwat VHS #23-25.
PRAMAT PRAMONG (1994)
Directors: Channy Peakdey
Genre: Horror
Cast: Tep Rindaro, Sok Sreymom, Pisith Pilika
Production: Angkorwat
Soldiers from a nearby kingdom seek to collect the intestines and hearts of children, believing that 1000 hearts would empower their king. Allegedly, the story originates from the time of Genghis Khan, when Cambodian children were forbidden to leave their homes after dark to protect themselves from a Cham king. Pramat Pramong was produced three times in film. The 1st version from 1974, starring Chea Yuthon and Vichara Dany, has been destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. This 1994 version is the 2nd. The 3rd version was released on DVD in 2007.
KCHONG SUL TIDA PEUS (1994)
Directors: Chai Panna Screenplay: Mao Somnang
Genre: Folklore/Boran
Cast: Kai Prasith, Ampor Tevi, Pisith Pilika, Yuthara Channy
Production: Angkorwat
Uma Reangsey, Pisith Pilika, is the most beautiful woman on earth. Regal men across the world attempt to win her heart but all would succumb to their immediate deaths. Kai Prasith, a king from Sri Lanka, also in search of the enchanting Uma, encounters an angel named Tida Peuh along his mission. The angel Tida Peuh, Ampor Tevi, jealously attempts to deter the Sri Lankan king away from his fascination of Uma with her playful demeanor. This musical is the 70th volume of Angkorwat Production's VHS series. This is not a traditional Cambodian folktale or mythology but simply a screenplay in respect to Cambodia's enthusiasm for Boran/Legendary films.
BOTRA PO JONG NEAK (1994)
Directors: Fai Som Ang Screenplay: Mao Somnang
Genre: Folklore/Boran
Cast: Pong Rattanak, Keo Koliyan, Yuthara Channy, Sok Sreymom
Production: Angkorwat
Directed and preserved by Fai Som Ang.
RICE PEOPLE (1994)
Directors: Rithy Panh
Genre: Drama
Cast: Peng Phan, Mom Soth
The first ever Cambodian film to be submitted into the Academy Awards, Rice People is based on the Malaysian novel No Harvest But a Thorn wherein a mother experiences post traumatic disorder and becomes extranged from her family.
PICHEYVONGSA (1995)
Directors: Satyavong Screenplay: Bovy
Genre: Boran
Cast: Hong Polee Maktura, Pisith Pilika, Saravadee, Arun Rasmey, Pan Sophanny
Based on the Cambodian folklore, a remake of the 1967 film starring Chea Yuthon and Vichara Dany