3 hours
Two Taikoo Place
Starting at HKD 297
Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm (GMT+08:00)
Two Taikoo Place
Quarry Bay, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (SAR)
Experience a captivating documentary film screening "The Perfect Motion" alongside a moving photo exhibition "Through the Eye of the Storm" that offers intimate glimpses into Cambodia's journey.
Explore themes of Memory, Resilience and Hope as we reflect on a significant chapter in history. This is more than just an event; it's a chance to engage with powerful stories that inspire and educate.
The film director, Xavier de Lauzanne, and the curator of the exhibition, Iv Charbonneau-Ching, will be joining us. Don't miss this opportunity - Secure your ticket now and be part of this impactful experience!
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Commemorating a Tragic History
On April 17, 1975, Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, fell under the final assault of the Khmer Rouge, leading to a tragic genocide that targeted educated individuals and dismantled the country's educational infrastructure.
While millions of inhabitants were forced onto the roads of slavery, hunger, and, for so many, death, hundreds of foreign nationals sought refuge within the walls of the French Embassy. Not knowing what fate awaited them, they sought to ward off fear by organizing, as best they could, their lives as castaways. Beyond the walls of the Embassy, they became powerless witnesses to a tragedy unfolding before their eyes.
In light of the 50th commemoration of the fall of Phnom Penh, Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE) /For a child’s smile organised this art exhibition, curated by Iv Charbonneau-Ching, to make these rare memories visible and audible, and invite visitors to reflect on the fragility of human lives in the face of violence, and on the vital need to transmit these experiences so they are not forgotten. More than a return to the past, it is a human encounter that still speaks to us today.
Info: Directed by Xavier de Lauzanne, this documentary celebrates the revival of the Cambodian Royal Ballet and the remarkable efforts to preserve this vital aspect of Cambodian culture. The film highlights how the ballet has survived a tumultuous history, paying tribute to those who have fought to keep it alive.
Info: Xavier is a French director, producer, and screenwriter whose career is distinguished by an unwavering humanitarian commitment, particularly in Cambodia. His documentary films stand out for their profound human dimension, emotional sensitivity, and remarkable ability to illuminate inspiring stories of resilience and reconstruction in the face of adversity. Through his lens, Xavier transforms personal struggles into universal narratives of hope, making him one of contemporary France's most compelling documentary voices.
Info: Iv is the curator of the exhibition and Franco-Cambodian documentary filmmaker. He teaches cinema and history at the French International School of Hong Kong, blending his cultural background wth his passion for visual arts.
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Tickets for CLOSING - For a Smile of the Future: 50 years after the fall of Phnom Penh can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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CLOSING night | 297 HKD |