Davy Chou's "Diamond Island": Cambodian Arthouse Cinema At Its Best

Diamond Island is a symbol of Cambodia's future, a sprawling, ultra-modern paradise for the rich on the river in Phnom Penh. The Cambodian feature film DIAMOND ISLAND (2016, 1h 41min) by Davy Chou tells the story of Bora, an 18-year-old boy who is lured from his village to work on the construction of this property developer's dream.

There, he forges new friendships and is even reunited with his charismatic older brother Solei, who disappeared five years ago. Solei introduces Bora to the exciting world of Cambodia's privileged urban youth, with its girls, its nightlife, and its illusions. “Diamond Island” Is a dreamy, bewitching coming-of-age drama.

Presented by Davy Chou.
Khmer with English subs.

5USD entrance fee benefits
Cambodian production company Anti-Archive.

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