The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar

Overview

Deep in the jungle of Cambodia lies a jewel from the Khmer Empire: the temple of Banteay Chhmar. Half devoured by plants and long forgotten by most people, the 800-year-old complex is being rediscovered, slowly. The village community of Banteay Chhmar is taking charge. Far from the well-trodden tourist trails, the rice farmers of this small village are trying an experiment unknown in Cambodia: with almost no outside help, they are fighting to preserve and restore their temple using nothing but their own strength.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 12, 2021

Original language

English

Production

Luckfilm

Cast

Sunetra Sarker

Director

Wolfgang Luck

Writer

Wolfgang Luck

Producer

Ute Hoffarth

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt16748568