Private Project

ROOTS

Through a tapestry of interviews and archival footage weaving together past and present, Martine Neang's debut documentary delves into the legacies of the Cambodian genocide that haunt her family since the 1970s. Entirely shot on smartphone, the time capsule records candid interactions and survival stories in intimate home settings, highlighting the diversity of beliefs and values shaped by the French-Cambodian diasporic experience. ROOTS invites to question, dialogue, and ultimately, reconcile with the mosaic of our cultural identities through the power of storytelling.

  • Martine Neang
    Director
  • Martine Neang
    Writer
  • Mark Oosterveen
    Producer
    Grand Theft Hamlet (2024), The Drummond Will (2010), EastEnders (1985)
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    RACINES
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Drama, Comedy, War, Smartphone, Student
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 31 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 21, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    Cambodia
  • Country of Filming:
    Cambodia, France
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Martine Neang

Martine Neang is a 21 year-old independent filmmaker of French-Cambodian heritage, whose multimedia storytelling practice intersecting art and technology resonates with themes of cultural identity, intergenerational legacies, sense of community and belonging.

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