Apsara (film)

Apsara (Khmer: អប្សរា, Âbsâréa) is a 1966 Cambodian romantic drama film edited, written, and directed by Norodom Sihanouk,^[2] who was Cambodia's Chief of State and former King. It stars Nhiek Tioulong, Saksi Sbong, Princess^[3] Norodom Buppha Devi, and Prince Sisowath Chivan Monirak.^[2]

Apsara
Directed by	Norodom Sihanouk
Written by	Norodom Sihanouk
Starring	Nhiek Tioulong Saksi Sbong Norodom Buppha Devi Sisowath Chivan Monirak Mandoline
Cinematography	Sam Al Som[1]
Edited by	Norodom Sihanouk[1]
Production company	Khemara Pictures[1]
Release date	20 August 1966 (1966-08-20)
Running time	135 minutes[1]
Country	Cambodia
Language	Khmer

Apsara was Sihanouk's first feature-length film, as well as his first film in colour.^[2] He made the film in part to counter the negative portrayal of Cambodia he saw in the 1965 British-American film Lord Jim.^[4] The film premiered at the LUX Theater in Phnom Penh on 20 August 1966.^[5]

Cast

• Nhiek Tioulong as General Rithi
• Saksi Sbong as Rattana
• Norodom Buppha Devi as Kantha, a dancer^[6][7]
• Sisowath Chivan Monirak as Lieutenant Phaly, a pilot^[2][7]
• Norodom Narindrapong as Narin, brother of Phaly^[1][2]
• Norodom Phurissara^[1][2]
• Sinn Sisamouth as Singer
• Sieng Dy as Singer
• Suy
• Mandoline