The Killing Fields(1984)
Director:
Roland Joffé
A journalist is trapped in Cambodia during tyrant Pol Pot's bloody 'Year Zero' cleansing campaign, which claimed the lives of two million 'undesirable...' civilians. Show More
The Killing Fields
Details
The Killing Fields is a powerful and heart-wrenching historical drama set during the brutal regime of Pol Pot in Cambodia. The film follows the true story of Sydney Schanberg, an American journalist, and his Cambodian assistant, Dith Pran, who find themselves trapped in the midst of Pol Pot's genocidal campaign.
As the Khmer Rouge takes control of Cambodia in 1975, they begin a ruthless campaign to create an agrarian utopia by exterminating anyone they deemed undesirable. Two million innocent civilians lost their lives during this period known as 'Year Zero.' Sydney and Dith, determined to document the atrocities, stay behind and risk their lives to report the truth.
Through the eyes of Dith Pran, we witness the horrors of forced labor camps, executions, and the unimaginable suffering inflicted on the Cambodian people. As their situation becomes increasingly perilous, Dith must find a way to survive and escape the country, while Sydney grapples with his guilt and the responsibility of telling the world what is happening.
The Killing Fields is a poignant exploration of friendship, survival, and the power of journalism in the face of injustice. Through its compelling storytelling and outstanding performances, the film sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in human history. It serves as a haunting reminder of the resilience and courage displayed by ordinary individuals in the face of unspeakable horrors.
As the Khmer Rouge takes control of Cambodia in 1975, they begin a ruthless campaign to create an agrarian utopia by exterminating anyone they deemed undesirable. Two million innocent civilians lost their lives during this period known as 'Year Zero.' Sydney and Dith, determined to document the atrocities, stay behind and risk their lives to report the truth.
Through the eyes of Dith Pran, we witness the horrors of forced labor camps, executions, and the unimaginable suffering inflicted on the Cambodian people. As their situation becomes increasingly perilous, Dith must find a way to survive and escape the country, while Sydney grapples with his guilt and the responsibility of telling the world what is happening.
The Killing Fields is a poignant exploration of friendship, survival, and the power of journalism in the face of injustice. Through its compelling storytelling and outstanding performances, the film sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in human history. It serves as a haunting reminder of the resilience and courage displayed by ordinary individuals in the face of unspeakable horrors.
Also Known As:
The Killing FieldsWriters:
Bruce RobinsonAwards:
Won 3 Oscars. 28 wins & 22 nominations totalPeople also search for
Being Maria
2024
Maria Schneider's rise to fame after "Last Tango in Paris" and its controversial production's impact on her life and career.
Category: Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Anamaria Vartolomei, Matt Dillon, Giuseppe Maggio
6.1 IMDB Rating 43 Views
Woman Walks Ahead
2017
Catherine Weldon, a portrait painter from 1890s Brooklyn, travels to Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull and becomes embroiled in the Lakota peoples' struggle over the rights to their land.
Category: Biography, Drama, History, Western
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Louisa Krause, Boots Southerland
6.7 IMDB Rating 7,136 Views
Lefter: The Story of the Ordinarius
2025
An aspiring footballer defies his strict father to chase his dream, navigating challenges in family, love, and identity - all in the name of greatness.
Category: Biography, Drama, History, Sport
192 Views
Roofman
2025
A charismatic criminal, while on the run from the police, hides in a hidden space of a toy store. There, he adopts a new identity and becomes involved with an employee, beginning a relationship as unlikely as it is risky.
Category: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Music, romance, Romantic
Stars: Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, Channing Tatum
7.2 IMDB Rating 992 Views
The Smashing Machine
2025
The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion, Mark Kerr.
Category: Action, Biography, Drama, History, Sport
Stars: Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson, Whitney Moore
6.6 IMDB Rating 1,156 Views
I’m Still Here
2024
A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.
Category: Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Selton Mello
8.2 IMDB Rating 525 Views
Words Of War
2025
Journalist Anna Politkovskaya's brave crusade, fighting for an independent voice in Putin's Russia.
Category: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Stars: Jason Isaacs, Ciarán Hinds, Alec Newman
5.7 IMDB Rating 1,353 Views
Brecht
2019
Starting from the year 1956, Brecht's year of death, the film looks back on the time of the First World War and the life Bertolt Brecht in a mixture of fiction and documentary.
Category: Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Burghart Klaußner, Tom Schilling, Adele Neuhauser
6.2 IMDB Rating 6,819 Views
Titta på filmer titta på serier på nätet med svenska undertexter swesub dreamfilm HD-kvalitet på nya filmer. Nyafilmer is social video sharing platform. It does not store any files on its server. All contents are provided by non-affiliated third parties. All content on site added by its users, Violation of copyright is not allowed. If you believe your copyrighted content shared on site, please visit DMCA page. All copyrigted contents will be taken down upon request.
3.4.022
