The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar

The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar

43 mins | Documentary | Sept. 12, 2021

Deep in the jungle of Cambodia lies a jewel from the Khmer Empire: the temple of Banteay Chhmar. Half devoured by plants and long forgotten by most people, the 800-year-old complex is being rediscovered, slowly. The village community of Banteay Chhmar is taking charge. Far from the well-trodden tourist trails, the rice farmers of this small village are trying an experiment unknown in Cambodia: with almost no outside help, they are fighting to preserve and restore their temple using nothing but their own strength.

The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar

43 mins | Documentary | Sept. 12, 2021

The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar
Deep in the jungle of Cambodia lies a jewel from the Khmer Empire: the temple of Banteay Chhmar. Half devoured by plants and long forgotten by most people, the 800-year-old complex is being rediscovered, slowly. The village community of Banteay Chhmar is taking charge. Far from the well-trodden tourist trails, the rice farmers of this small village are trying an experiment unknown in Cambodia: with almost no outside help, they are fighting to preserve and restore their temple using nothing but their own strength.
Producers Luckfilm
Original title The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar
Directors Wolfgang Luck
Writers Wolfgang Luck

Cast

Sunetra Sarker

as Narrator