Surviving Bokator
A genocide survivor leads a team of youth on a mission to revive Cambodia’s ancient martial art and win international competition. Bokator was nearly eradicated by the Khmer Rouge 40 years ago and was feared extinct. Filmed over 5 years, this powerful award winning film is a unique look into a post-war people’s efforts to reclaim traditional identity and find their place in a modern world.
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- Genre: Documentary
- Director: Mark Bochsler
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- Producer: Sandra Leuba
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- Associate Producer: Loy Te
- Release Date: 2018
Credits
- Production Company: Cineboxx Film & Television
- DOP: Mark Bochsler
- Main Actor: San Kim Sean, Darith Ung, Tharoth Sam
- Sound Designer and Re-recording Mixer: Vincent Villa
- Sound Editor Assistant and Mixer: Sreymoch Kim
- Additional Sound Editor Assistant: Thana San
Festivals
Won Best Documentary, Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival in 2021
Won Outstanding Achievement in Directing, Documentary, Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival in 2021
Won Documentary Feature Film, Jaipur International Film Festival in 2020
Won Documentary Feature, Milano International FICTS Fest in 2020
Won Sport & Society – Sport Values Education and Culture – Feature, Milano International FICTS Fest in 2020
Won Best Documentary, European Cinematography Awards in 2019
Won Best Cinematography of a Feature Film, Asian Cinematography Award in 2019
Won Best Feature Film, NYC Indie Film Award in 2019
Won Feature Film, Asia Pacific International Filmmaker Festival & Awards in 2018
Won Documentary Feature, IndieFEST Film Award in 2018