Life Again
Life Again

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Life Again

2019
Movie
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Persian

Middle-aged men and women are planning to go to the nursing home, but they're forced to keep living alongside each other.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users92%
Director: Rithy PanhGenres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

Director Rithy Panh returns to his native Cambodia to explore the devastating legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime. Through intimate interviews with survivors and archival footage, the film delves into the collective trauma and the enduring spirit of a people seeking to rebuild their lives and reclaim their history.

Critical Reception

Life Again was met with critical acclaim for its profound exploration of memory, trauma, and resilience in the face of unspeakable atrocities. Critics lauded Rithy Panh's sensitive and unflinching approach, highlighting the film's power to bear witness to the Cambodian genocide and its impact on survivors.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and essential historical document.

  • Panh's intimate filmmaking brings a powerful human element to the devastating history of Cambodia.

  • The film is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of remembering.

Google audience: Viewers lauded the film for its profound emotional impact and its critical examination of the Khmer Rouge era. Many found it to be a powerful and necessary exploration of Cambodian history and the strength of its people.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the César Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Rithy Panh is himself a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, having lost much of his family during the genocide.

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