List of Khmer film directors
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Directors of the 1950s-1975
- Directors of the 1950-70s not only studied film abroad but brought back great imagery and creativity. As King Norodom Sihanouk was a fan of films himself since a child, he allowed the film industry to hold a huge part in Cambodian daily lives of the Sangkum Reast Niyum.
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Directors of the 1980s-2010
Since the Khmer Rouge, it took years to recover from the downturn of the film industry. Contributors to this rising film industry included many female directors consisting of: Parn Puong Bopha, Mao Somnang, Pal Vanarirak, Channy Peakdei, and many others. Film directors such as King Norodom Sihanouk and Kong Bunchoeun continued with their career after the fall of the Khmer Rouge.
- Channy Peakdei
- Fei Som Ang
- Brendan Moriarty
- Kong Bunchoeun
- Long Sideth
- Mao Somnang
- Meng Sarun
- King Norodom Sihanouk
- Parn Puong Bopha
- Pal Vanarirak
- Rithy Panh
- Sem Sovandeth
- Sovann Tevi
- Yvett Som
- Neang Kavich
