A River Changes Course captures the stories of three young Cambodians struggling to maintain their traditional way of life while the modern world closes in around them. The once abundant forests and plentiful rivers have fallen victim to land grabbing, deforestation, and dwindling fish stock that rural and indigenous communities heavily depend on to survive. This stunningly photographed documentary is a powerful tribute to the struggles of all families coping with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
2014 /
WINNER
A RIVER CHANGES COURSE
Director & Producer: Kalyanee Mam,
Kalyanee Mam, Ratanak Leng, Youk Chhang
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2013 |
83 min
Cambodia
Languages: Khmer
AWARD:
Best Cinematography, Stylistic Achievement Jury Prize
Type:
Doc Feature
Themes:
Environment, Human Rights, Indigenous, Water
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