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January 2010


Khmer Language screening with the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is a great success

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A Note From the Cambodian Language Screenings in Phnom Penh

Hi Socheata,

We got a great full page write up about your [Cambodian language version of NEW YEAR BABY] in the Phnom Penh Post. The author was very impressed as it was the first time he had seen a movie that wasn't just focused on blood, gore and body counts as many documentaries about Cambodia are.
We had a huge response from the expat community including many who bought their Khmer partners to see the Khmai version. We have also had many people book out of hours private screenings to watch the movie including one yesterday from a French national who brings every visitor he has over to watch it! I think he has seen it 8-10 times now!!
The most noticeable difference between Khmai and Expat audiences was that after the movie, the expats would come to the bar, grab a beer and talk it over, whereas the Khmai's would head straight to a quiet corner and sit quietly for a while mulling it over.

Thanks for your help with showing the movie. It is great to have the opportunity to show something with the permission of the filmmaker. It is much easier to get great local publicity for the film. It also helps promote a legitimate film culture within the community. If you have anything else you would like publicized and shown in Phnom Penh we would be very grateful for the opportunity to do so, please let us know.

- Martin Robinson
Founder, The Flicks in Phnom Penh
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