Monday, March 25, 2013

Killing Fields (of Cambodia) - A Review

Saw Killing Fields again after 10 years and was quickly reminded of why I had fallen in love with the film. 

This is a hymn to the kind of love story I have come to love. There is no question of physical or platonic; it is a human love story (between Dith Pran and Sydney), a poignant reminder of the power of journalism. Salute to all sensitive and daring journalists who are more loyal to their journalistic principle - to give voice to the voiceless (Cambodia) - than to their nation or even their personal life.

The movie had changed me then and it certainly movedChandni Sheth today, who is re-watching the film with Director's commentary as I post this.

Highly recommended for cinema buffs and political junkies alike

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