(The Royal Ballet of Cambodia)

Content: This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor; the second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal, costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.

Countries:

Cambodia,

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

80 minutes

Year:

1965

Directors:

Hang Thun Hak

Actors:

Queen

Preah Ket Mealea

Preah Indra

Preah Pisnokar

Crews:

Director