Question 1

Why is the film's production considered groundbreaking for Cambodia?

Accepted Answer

It was shot completely in Cambodia with an all-Cambodian cast and in the Cambodian language Khmer, and as of release, it's the biggest film ever shot completely in Cambodia.

Question 2

What personal connection does Angelina Jolie have to Cambodia?

Accepted Answer

Angelina Jolie, who directed, co-wrote, and produced the film, has had Cambodian citizenship since 2005, and her adopted son Maddox was born there.

Question 3

Which major film festivals and awards recognized this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Telluride Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2017, and received awards from the National Board of Review, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globes.

Question 4

What historical event does the film depict?

Accepted Answer

It depicts the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime led by Pol Pot, during which an estimated 25% of the Cambodian population died from 1975 to 1979.

Question 5

What is the story of First They Killed My Father?

Accepted Answer

A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

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