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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Fenton
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Drama
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Foreign_Language_Film |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:The_Death_and_Life_of_Dith_Pran
the life of Dith Pran |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$14 million
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
Dith Pran's journey
the relationship between Pran and Waterston's character |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Chris_Menges
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive reviews
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicts the Cambodian genocide
awareness of Cambodian genocide |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
raises awareness of genocide |
| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:Khmer_Rouge_regime
the struggle for survival the fall of Phnom Penh |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Roland_Joffé
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Roland_Joffé
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Orion_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Jim_Clark
|
| gptkbp:explores |
themes of loss and trauma
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Sam_Waterston
gptkb:Haing_S._Ngor historical footage |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Thailand |
| gptkbp:follows |
journalist Sydney Schanberg
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
|
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
gptkb:Dith_Pran
|
| gptkbp:has_sequel |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:has_theme |
human rights violations
the importance of education the importance of empathy the importance of hope the importance of truth the struggle for freedom the impact of war on civilians the cost of war the search for identity the importance of historical memory the impact of loss the resilience of the human spirit the importance of civic engagement the effects of trauma the power of storytelling the search for peace the quest for justice the importance of social justice the impact of war on children the importance of cultural heritage the importance of memory the importance of reconciliation the fight for survival the legacy of war the role of women in conflict resolution the role of youth in peacebuilding courage in adversity the impact of history on the present the power of forgiveness the impact of propaganda on public perception the role of art in healing the importance of intergenerational dialogue the impact of trauma on families the role of memory in healing the consequences of silence the role of community in recovery the importance of dialogue in peacebuilding friendship under duress the importance of human rights advocacy the impact of social media on public perception of conflict the impact of colonialism on conflict the impact of economic inequality on conflict the impact of globalization on conflict the impact of historical narratives on identity. the impact of migration on conflict the importance of mental health in recovery the importance of resilience in recovery the importance of storytelling in history the role of education in promoting peace the role of faith in conflict resolution the role of journalism in war the role of leadership in conflict resolution the role of technology in modern warfare the importance of grassroots movements in peacebuilding the importance of cultural exchange in peacebuilding the role of international community in conflict resolution the importance of cultural diplomacy in conflict resolution the importance of critical thinking in media consumption the importance of environmental sustainability in peacebuilding |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Killing Fields
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent films about war
documentaries about Cambodia |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:the_Vietnam_War
gptkb:historical_event gptkb:the_Khmer_Rouge_regime personal experiences of Dith Pran |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Schanberg's reporting
|
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
explores the nature of evil
highlights the impact of war on civilians depicts moral dilemmas |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic
inspired discussions on human rights influenced future films about war remains relevant in contemporary discussions of genocide |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Mike_Oldfield
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
survival and friendship
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ You have to be brave.”
“ I am not a hero.” “ The killing fields are everywhere.” |
| gptkbp:performance |
based on true events
portrays real-life figures |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
the brutality of war
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:film_festival
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:David_Puttnam
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1984
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
141 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Bruce_Robinson
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:John_Malkovich
gptkb:Sam_Waterston gptkb:Haing_S._Ngor |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:survival gptkb:Community_Center trauma |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1975
|