The Royal Ballet of Cambodia (movie)
- Production country: Cambodia, United States of America
- Producer: Hang Thun Hak
- Genre: Documentary
- Release date: 1/1/1965
- Run time: 80 min.
Movie description
This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor; the second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal, costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi.
