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2 months ago

Based on a truly incredible human story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war, British films ever. THE KILLING FIELDS (1984) #HaingSNgor #SamWaterston

For_Film_Fans's tweet photo. Based on a truly incredible human story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war, British films ever.

THE KILLING FIELDS (1984)

#HaingSNgor #SamWaterston https://t.co/So4a1gN41d

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2 months ago

Based on a truly incredible human story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war, British films ever. THE KILLING FIELDS (1984) #HaingSNgor #SamWaterston

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2 months ago

Based on a true story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war, British films ever. THE KILLING FIELDS (1984) #HaingSNgor

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3 months ago

Based on a truly incredible human story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war British films ever. THE KILLING FIELDS (1984) #HaingSNgor #SamWaterston

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3 months ago

Based on a true story (with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in Film history) this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war, anti-war British films ever. THE KILLING FIELDS (1984) #HaingSNgor

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@SAMTHEBESTEST_

7 months ago

#TheKillingFields (1984) : A high-tension biographical drama about journalism and survival during the Cambodian Civil War. The film famously won multiple BAFTAs, including Best Actor, while the same actor — #HaingSNgor — was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars. Interesting how two institutions interpret a performance differently. Anyway, coming back to the film, it is painful, subtle, realistic, emotionally draining, and at times, undeniably overlong. But that length comes with a purpose: the story has to cover a wide range of real events — brutal killings, riots, oppressive political transition, war-torn chaos, and continuous survival attempts. There are cinematic liberties taken, but fortunately nothing feels exaggerated. The narrative follows reporter Sydney Schanberg, who arrives in Cambodia and reunites with local journalist Dith Pran. When bombings strike Neak Leung, the two are arrested, only to be released later. As the Khmer Rouge rise to power, Sydney decides to stay and document the situation, and Pran refuses to abandon him — leaving his own family behind. Eventually, Pran secures Sydney’s release, but ends up imprisoned himself after a passport photo exposes him as a local guy. What follows is his terrifying ordeal under the merciless totalitarian regime, and his desperate journey toward freedom. The famous “killing fields” sequence is harrowing, and the moment Pran drinks blood from a cow’s neck to survive is almost unbearable to watch. Haing S. Ngor is phenomenal — his deeply human performance truly earns every award and the audience’s empathy. Sam Waterston also performs strongly, and the rest of the cast delivers solid support. The frequent dialogue in Khmer without subtitles was challenging. Roland Joffé directs with remarkable restraint and artistic precision, crafting a film rich in emotion, anger, trauma, and cinematic value. It may not be traditionally entertaining — and yes, the runtime could be tighter — but despite its flaws, it remains a powerful watch. RATING – 7/10* #RolandJoffe #SamWaterston #JulianSands #CraigTNelson #JohnMalkovich #AtholFugard #MovieReview #BritishMovie

SAMTHEBESTEST_'s tweet photo. #TheKillingFields (1984) :

A high-tension biographical drama about journalism and survival during the Cambodian Civil War.

The film famously won multiple BAFTAs, including Best Actor, while the same actor — #HaingSNgor — was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars. Interesting how two institutions interpret a performance differently. Anyway, coming back to the film, it is painful, subtle, realistic, emotionally draining, and at times, undeniably overlong. But that length comes with a purpose: the story has to cover a wide range of real events — brutal killings, riots, oppressive political transition, war-torn chaos, and continuous survival attempts. There are cinematic liberties taken, but fortunately nothing feels exaggerated. The narrative follows reporter Sydney Schanberg, who arrives in Cambodia and reunites with local journalist Dith Pran. When bombings strike Neak Leung, the two are arrested, only to be released later. As the Khmer Rouge rise to power, Sydney decides to stay and document the situation, and Pran refuses to abandon him — leaving his own family behind. Eventually, Pran secures Sydney’s release, but ends up imprisoned himself after a passport photo exposes him as a local guy. What follows is his terrifying ordeal under the merciless totalitarian regime, and his desperate journey toward freedom. The famous “killing fields” sequence is harrowing, and the moment Pran drinks blood from a cow’s neck to survive is almost unbearable to watch. Haing S. Ngor is phenomenal — his deeply human performance truly earns every award and the audience’s empathy. Sam Waterston also performs strongly, and the rest of the cast delivers solid support. The frequent dialogue in Khmer without subtitles was challenging. Roland Joffé directs with remarkable restraint and artistic precision, crafting a film rich in emotion, anger, trauma, and cinematic value. It may not be traditionally entertaining — and yes, the runtime could be tighter — but despite its flaws, it remains a powerful watch.

RATING – 7/10*

#RolandJoffe #SamWaterston #JulianSands #CraigTNelson #JohnMalkovich #AtholFugard #MovieReview #BritishMovie

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8 months ago

🎬MOVIE HISTORY: 32 years ago today, November 12, 1993, the movie ‘My Life’ opened in theaters! #MichaelKeaton #NicoleKidman #BradleyWhitford #RebeccaSchull #QueenLatifah #MichaelConstantine #MarkHorton #HaingSNgor #LissaWalters #BruceJoelRubin

FilmNewsNos's tweet photo. 🎬MOVIE HISTORY: 32 years ago today, November 12, 1993, the movie ‘My Life’ opened in theaters!

#MichaelKeaton #NicoleKidman #BradleyWhitford #RebeccaSchull #QueenLatifah #MichaelConstantine #MarkHorton #HaingSNgor #LissaWalters #BruceJoelRubin https://t.co/uyob6MT8OT

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Chunk @Chunk48245342

11 months ago

「My Life」(マイ・ライフ)1993年🇺🇸 ブルース・ジョエル・ルービン監督 #映画鑑賞記録 #watchedfilms #MyLife #MichaelKeaton #NicoleKidman #BradleyWhitford #RebeccaSchul #MichaelConstantine #QueenLatifah #HaingSNgor

Chunk48245342's tweet photo. 「My Life」(マイ・ライフ)1993年🇺🇸 ブルース・ジョエル・ルービン監督
#映画鑑賞記録
#watchedfilms
#MyLife
#MichaelKeaton
#NicoleKidman
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#HaingSNgor https://t.co/9ftCuGfqmp

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Brad Heckman @heckman_brad

over 1 year ago

🎬MOVIE HISTORY: 40 years ago today, November 2, 1984, the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ opened in theaters! #SamWaterston #HaingSNgor #JohnMalkovich #JulianSands #CraigTNelson #SpaldingGray #BillPaterson #AtholFugard #GrahamKennedy #PatrickMalahide #NellCampbell #JoannaMerlin

FilmNewsNos's tweet photo. 🎬MOVIE HISTORY: 40 years ago today, November 2, 1984, the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ opened in theaters!

#SamWaterston #HaingSNgor #JohnMalkovich #JulianSands #CraigTNelson #SpaldingGray #BillPaterson #AtholFugard #GrahamKennedy #PatrickMalahide #NellCampbell #JoannaMerlin https://t.co/Xg4NtmxLWN

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about 2 years ago

I’m honored to partner with #ViennaPeaceMuseum/@PeaceHeroesPMV on their 10th anniversary. My portraits of #NargesMohammadi, #DesmondTutu, #AngelaDavis, #HaingSNgor, #OctaviaEButler & #JimmyCarter will appear in their windows, for passersby to see.

heckman_brad's tweet photo. I’m honored to partner with #ViennaPeaceMuseum/@PeaceHeroesPMV on their 10th anniversary. My portraits of #NargesMohammadi, #DesmondTutu, #AngelaDavis, #HaingSNgor, #OctaviaEButler & #JimmyCarter will appear in their windows, for passersby to see. https://t.co/TuG5Xme1Zd

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10secondfilm @10secondfilm

over 2 years ago

#haingsngor #cambodianactor #thekillingfields #cambodiangenocide #asianoscarwinner

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Brad Heckman @heckman_brad

over 2 years ago

This is #DithPran, the #photojournalist who risked his life to cover the brutal #KhmerRouge regime in #Cambodia, portrayed by Dr. #HaingSNgor, from my previous post.

heckman_brad's tweet photo. This is #DithPran, the #photojournalist who risked his life to cover the brutal #KhmerRouge regime in #Cambodia, portrayed by Dr. #HaingSNgor, from my previous post. https://t.co/2ArUivAd1J

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Brad Heckman @heckman_brad

over 2 years ago

RIP, #HaingSNgor, the actor and gynecologist who played the Cambodian #photojournalist #DithPran in the movie #TheKillingFields, which chronicled the brutal #KhmerRouge regime. Dr. Ngor was tragically assassinated on this day in 1996.

heckman_brad's tweet photo. RIP, #HaingSNgor, the actor and gynecologist who played the Cambodian #photojournalist #DithPran in the movie #TheKillingFields, which chronicled the brutal #KhmerRouge regime. Dr. Ngor was tragically assassinated on this day in 1996. https://t.co/sLpSE5W1m5

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The Bonobo Way @Bonoboville

over 2 years ago

@drsuzy #Listen to #SexEducator #DrSuzy's "#AntiZionist #Hanukkah for #Palestine & the Victims of #HenryKissinger (including #HaingSNgor)" on #FDR🕎 +#Antiochus the Sadist vs. Bibi the Bomber🤔 +Half-Naked #RabbiShmuleyBoteach😳 #MakeKinkNotWar #JewsforPalestine ☮️https://t.co/BW0Gtqo4CJ

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over 2 years ago

🎬MOVIE HISTORY: 30 years ago today, November 12, 1993, the movie ‘My Life’ opened in theaters! #MichaelKeaton #NicoleKidman #BradleyWhitford #RebeccaSchull #QueenLatifah #MichaelConstantine #MarkHorton #HaingSNgor #LissaWalters #BruceJoelRubin

FilmNewsNos's tweet photo. 🎬MOVIE HISTORY: 30 years ago today, November 12, 1993, the movie ‘My Life’ opened in theaters!

#MichaelKeaton #NicoleKidman #BradleyWhitford #RebeccaSchull #QueenLatifah #MichaelConstantine #MarkHorton #HaingSNgor #LissaWalters #BruceJoelRubin https://t.co/9rTK8EOKWg

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