Friday, October 20, 2006

Festival 2006 (English)

This is the major event of this year 2006. The stupendous international success of the first International Video Festival of Phnom Penh astonished even the most favourable observers. The international jury, composed of Australian, Canadian, Korean, Sri Lankan and Corsican Judges, faced the greatest difficulties to decide between the films in competition, given the extraordinary quality of the selection.

  • Jury Prize
The Curse of the Khmer Ring (Monks in a Boat Production)
  • Best Documentary
19/20 (Production les Films treize à la douzaine)
  • Best Actor
The statue of Jayavarman VII in « The Curse of The Khmer Ring »
  • Best Supporting Actor
The MPA warden in « The Curse of The Khmer Ring »
  • Best Actress
The sidecar Ural in « The Curse of The Khmer Ring »
  • Best Supporting Actress
Chanty, for her cocktails in “19/20”

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

We have no doubt the success of this festival predicts a tremendous cultural revival in the great khmer city of Phnom-Penh. The energetic and creative thrust of some newcomers may have played a prominent role in this move; congratulations to them and long life to the IVFPP!