Phnom Penh, June 2: The first international film heritage festival has kicked off here, aiming at encouraging interest in preserving classic films, Xinhua reported.
About 40 classic films from around the world will be viewed on 35 mm screening equipment at Chaktomuk Theater and the Bophana Centre for nine days, said Rithy Panh, president and founder of the Bophana Centre.
The festival began Saturday.
He said among the classics were two films produced by late Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk. They are "Apsara" (1965) and "Joy of Living" (1969).
Besides, there are classics from India, Japan, Argentina,.
About 40 classic films from around the world will be viewed on 35 mm screening equipment at Chaktomuk Theater and the Bophana Centre for nine days, said Rithy Panh, president and founder of the Bophana Centre.
The festival began Saturday.
He said among the classics were two films produced by late Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk. They are "Apsara" (1965) and "Joy of Living" (1969).
Besides, there are classics from India, Japan, Argentina,.
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