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Deacon of Death (2005)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : Jan van den Berg
Writer : Marina Alings, Willem van de Put, Jan van den Berg

Synopsis

The atrocities Sok Chea witnessed as a child during the rule of Pol Pot continue to haunt to this day, nearly thirty years later. So she is shocked when she suddenly comes across the man who was in charge of her prison and whom she holds responsible for murdering most of her family. Once again he holds a prominent position, this time as Deacon of Death or leader of cremation ceremonies. She decides to collect evidence against him. He must stand trial. But can she succeed in a country still ruled by fear. Besides which, Cambodians believe in karma and forgiveness. Wrongdoers are punished after their death anyway and will suffer for many lives to come. Sok Chea'ss quest leads her to a confrontation with Karoby, in the same pagoda where the atrocities occurred.

Actors

Crews

Jan van den Berg
Jan van den Berg
Director
Loran Kuijpers
Loran Kuijpers
Producer
Brigit Hillenius
Brigit Hillenius
Cinematography
Srdjan Fink
Srdjan Fink
Editor
Pim Verdonk
Pim Verdonk
Sound
Marina Alings
Marina Alings
Screenplay
Willem van de Put
Willem van de Put
Screenplay
Jan van den Berg
Jan van den Berg
Screenplay