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The Angkar

November 24, 1981 1h 31m

Originally released in 1981. The Angkar is a documentary film. directed by Walter Heynowski.

Starring Gerhard Scheumann, Jürgen Hentsch, and Gerhard Paul

Synopsis

The Khmer word “angkar” signifies “organization”. The angkar of the Pol-Pot regime acted upon their own, unwritten laws. Records were discovered in the central interrogation and extermination camp “S21”, the former high school Tuol Sleng in Phnom Penh that document the death of 20.000 people.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 24, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Studio H&S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Angkar about?

The Khmer word “angkar” signifies “organization”. The angkar of the Pol-Pot regime acted upon their own, unwritten laws. Records were discovered in the central interrogation and exterminati...

Who directed The Angkar?

The Angkar was directed by Walter Heynowski.

How long is The Angkar?

The Angkar has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Angkar released?

The Angkar was released on November 24, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Angkar?

The main cast of The Angkar includes Gerhard Scheumann, Jürgen Hentsch, Gerhard Paul, Herbert Sand, Christian Stövesand.