Theatrical Release Spring 2025
Oscar-nominated Director Rithy Panh's new fiction
Director Rithy Panh
Writers Elizabeth Becker Pierre Erwan Guillaume Rithy Panh
Stars Irène Jacob Grégoire Colin Cyril Gueï
Three French journalists travel to Cambodia in 1978 after receiving an invitation from the Khmer Rouge regime, embarking on a perilous adventure.
“The film received a standing ovation in the Debussy hall, including not just for the director and cast, but a deeply moved Elizabeth Becker herself.”
“Rithy Panh’s highly personal style of fiction is a new variation on his cinematographic quest to shed light on the Cambodian genocide.”
“Meeting with pol pot boasts powerful performances from its cast, with Irène Jacob and Cyril Gueï playing journalists.”
“A chilling historical drama rendered with impeccable sleight of hand.”
“A thriller-like intrigue in Meeting With Pol Pot is sustained by tensions around.”
“There is real power in one filmmaker’s dedication to reexamining real world horror from many angles over many years.”
synopsis
Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia) - 1978. Three French journalists are invited by the Khmer Rouge to conduct an exclusive interview of the regime’s leader, Pol Pot. The country seems ideal. But behind the Potemkin village, the Khmer Rouge regime is declining and the war with Vietnam threatens to invade the country. The regime is looking for culprits, secretly carrying out a large scale genocide. Under the eyes of the journalists, the beautiful picture cracks, revealing the horror. Their journey progressively turns into a nightmare. Freely inspired by journalist Elizabeth Becker’s account in When The War Was Over.
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Director's Comments at Cannes 2024:
Rithy Panh on 'Meeting with Pol Pot'
Oscar-nominated director Rithy Panh’s new film, ‘Meeting with Pol Pot’ was presented at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Cannes Premiere section.
Loosely inspired by the book ‘When the War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution’, written by the then Washington Post correspondent Elizabeth Becker, the film recounts the adventurous journey of three French journalists (interpreted by Irène Jacob, Grégoire Colin and Cyril Gueï) who are invited to Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge in 1978 to meet with Pol Pot.
Watch our exclusive discussion with Rithy Panh to find out how this new film from the master of documentary examines the nature of journalism, of manipulation and ideology using fiction as a means of remembrance.
Director's Comments at Cannes 2024:
Rithy Panh on 'Meeting with Pol Pot'
Oscar-nominated director Rithy Panh’s new film, ‘Meeting with Pol Pot’ was presented at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Cannes Premiere section.
Loosely inspired by the book ‘When the War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution’, written by the then Washington Post correspondent Elizabeth Becker, the film recounts the adventurous journey of three French journalists (interpreted by Irène Jacob, Grégoire Colin and Cyril Gueï) who are invited to Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge in 1978 to meet with Pol Pot.
Watch our exclusive discussion with Rithy Panh to find out how this new film from the master of documentary examines the nature of journalism, of manipulation and ideology using fiction as a means of remembrance.
Press and Publicity
international Media coverage
Nov 20, 2024
The Nation
Warning From the Past by Elizabeth Becker
In a new film, journalists confront a dictator.
May 16, 2024
Variety
‘Meeting With Pol Pot’ Review: Reality Unravels in Rithy Panh’s Haunting Historical Fiction
May 16, 2024
Deadline
‘Rendez-Vous Avec Pol Pot’ Review: Rithy Panh’s Return To The Killing Fields Spotlights Importance Of Today’s Conflict Journalists – Cannes Film Festival
2024 Cannes Premiere
Festival cannes
RENDEZ-VOUS AVEC POL POT (MEETING WITH POL POT) - Cannes - Official Clip
Oct 30, 2024
Variety
Cambodia’s Oscar Entry ‘Meeting With Pol Pot’ by Rithy Panh Lands North American Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
Nov 12, 2024
LEFFEST Lisboa Film Festival
Meeting With
Pol Pot Receives the Grand Jury Prize at the 18th Annual LEFFEST Lisboa Film Festival Award Ceremony
“Rithy is one of the most important storytellers of our time. His dedication to the art of cinema has been an inspiration to me. A meeting with pp is stunning, expertly crafted, and sharp. Rithys lived experience brings a depth of knowledge and understanding about our shared humanity very few leading artists have. His work is a gift to us.”
Angelina Jolie | American Actress | Filmmaker | Humanitarian
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