Lady Penh is the founder of Phnom Penh and tells you about what's going on in Phnom Penh!
Lady Penh is the founder of Phnom Penh and tells you about what's going on in Phnom Penh!
Topper finds the summer holidays a bit boring and feels a bit daft being crazy about a girl he can’t make head or tail of.
To add to his problems, Topper misses his dad, who is off sailing the seven seas or who knows – perhaps even further away than that. But one day, Topper finds something amazing, and suddenly life isn’t quite so boring after all.
He finds a pencil – not an ordinary pencil, mind – that wouldn’t be special at all. No, this one can do magic! Together with his best friend, Viggo, Topper is about to discover all the incredible things this kind of pencil can be used for. Topper and Viggo live in the same old, red brick building. The ground floor is occupied by the Red Catfish Café owned by Viggo’s dad, Mr Lion. Topper lives on the second floor – and it is here that he and Viggo draw a rhino on the wall – a yellow rhino with three horns. They don’t have to wait long for something magical to happen. Moments later the rhino comes alive!
(80 mins, animation, comedy, family)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQDzTAFPaI
Afternoon Salsa Workshops
If you attend both beginners workshops from 2 to 4:15 price is $14 per person
Evening
9 pm - until late Latino party with original playlist by Artemiy.
This is a not to be missed chance to learn from some of the best, 3 hours of beginners and intermediate lessons in a same day in a same place!
A Stranger in Paradise is a nice and very well-done crime thriller that takes place on the streets of Bangkok.
On the verge of making partner, Josh Pratt’s life is turned upside down when the SEC investigates the head of his multibillion-dollar hedge fund for insider trading. Forced into a well-timed “vacation” he never asked for Josh finds himself in Bangkok with a price on his head, a morally ambiguous brother who is knee deep into the Thai mafia, and a propensity for getting shot at. Unfortunately for Josh, the only way out is to give up information he doesn’t know he has.
(85 mins, thriller)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7AkhdGqwmk
First in, first seated. Followed by discussion
Based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.
“It is a film that necessity and education demand seeing.” – THE NEW REPUBLIC
“It provokes recognition in us of the very heart of darkness. It makes the unimaginable imaginable.” – SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“It does what great cinema should do: takes you on an extraordinary journey and make you feel grateful to be alive.” – DAILY EXPRESS
(134 mins, biography, drama, history)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z02Ie8wKKRg
One Couch at a Time follows ‘CouchSurfing evangelist’ Alexandra Liss across 6 continents, 21 countries, CouchSurfing for 7 months in the first full-length feature ever to document the CouchSurfing movement and this emerging ‘age of sharing’ we are entering.
One Couch at a Time is the first full-length feature documentary on the CouchSurfing movement and this emerging “age of sharing” we are entering. The film follows protagonist and veteran CouchSurfer, Alexandra Liss, through 21 countries, 6 subcontinents, for 7 months using CouchSurfing.org. As we explore our inner and societal limits, this film pushes us to ask ourselves and our peers “what would YOU be willing to share with a stranger?”
CouchSurfing is a planet in this “sharing economy” galaxy- and the platform for which this entire film takes place. Alexandra also explores crowd funding, co-working, ridesharing, and gifting at the ultimate sharing society – Burningman! We focus, however, on the micro by capturing the magical, heart-warming, serendipitous exchanges that occur one couch at a time.
Each host and traveler along the way provide unique experiences becoming sub-subjects illustrating the incredible exchange. Alexandra, who begins her journey full of confusion, ends up learning lessons of a lifetime with the help of a few worldly friends.
We learn, that by embracing the “age of sharing” mentality is to have access to methods which make the pursuit of your passions and dreams merely a couch away. Featured interviews include sharing economy expert Rachel Botsman, founder of Burningman Larry Harvey, sacred economist Charles Eisenstein, and of course, the founder of Couchsurfing, Casey Fenton.
(87 mins, documentary, adventure)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6KXs978mAM
First in, first seated.
Oscar winner for BEST PICTURE 2014.
Based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.
“It is a film that necessity and education demand seeing.” – THE NEW REPUBLIC
“It provokes recognition in us of the very heart of darkness. It makes the unimaginable imaginable.” – SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“It does what great cinema should do: takes you on an extraordinary journey and make you feel grateful to be alive.” – DAILY EXPRESS
(134 mins, biography, drama, history)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z02Ie8wKKRg
To celebrate international women's day we'll be having a big womens right PROTEST at Show Box!! Rah Rah Womens rights!
Okay, we wont but well will shape all our food like vagina's and appreciate the power and beauty that is woman!
Only screening at The Flicks 2
Reservations are highly recommended!
Sydney Schanberg is a New York Times journalist covering the civil war in Cambodia. Together with local representative Dith Pran, they cover some of the tragedy and madness of the war, in Phnom Penh.
When the American forces leave, Dith Pran sends his family with them, but stays behind himself to help Schanberg cover the event. As an American, Schanberg won't have any trouble leaving the country, but the situation is different for Pran; he's a local, and the Khmer Rouge are moving in.
The Killing Fields manages to edge out even Saving Private Ryan, and without a doubt, there's no better war film out there that's done a better job of capturing the realistic details and emotional loss of the time period (that being, the 70's in Cambodia/Vietnam).
The performances all around superb without exception. Haing S. Ngor who plaiyed Dith Pran, who was tragically killed a few years ago during a street robbery in LA, delivers a riveting, emotionally wrenching turn as the guide who is trapped in Cambodia and forced to fight for his life. He deservingly won the Oscar, though it's a shame he was snubbed for the best actor award. Inarguably, he's the film's central character and he also has more screen time than top-billed Sam Waterston.
The Killing Fields is a suspenseful and exhilarating experience, a journey through an apocalyptic landscape that features one shocking image after another. Watch, and you'll see why the film is so acclaimed.
(141, biography, drama, history)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92zK2w78J-c
Free Entrance
Created in 2009, La Rue Danse! is one of the most important dance event in Cambodia, giving the opportunity to discover a new generation of Cambodian and International choregraphers.
This new edition will feature 20 Cambodian choregraphers and dancers, representing various types and influences (traditional and modern dance, circus, hip hop...). Each of them has rehearsed on a varied selection of French songs, from famous Dalida to Yann Tiersen, including rock bands such as Louise Attaque or Rita Mitsouko.
Dancers will perform on 8 outdoors stages set up on Wat Botum Esplanade. Visitors are invited to roam from one stage to another, during a choregraphic and in-motion evening!
Featured dancers: Chumvan sodhachivy, Soy Chanborey, Nget Rady, Chek Sang Thorn, Chhourn Outdom, Yon Davy, Khon Chansithyka, Khon Chansina, Chy Ratana, Kao Sithynita, Chy Lina, Sor Sophal, Poune Brospov, Chen Borey, Meng Sokleng, Sok Sidony, Phon Chan Pisey, Vong Vannak, Sem Kosal, Nimul Chorvorn, Ok Seyhak, Vy Vuthy, Phuoeng Marc, Net Thearoth, Soeun Sreyneth, Chap Sidanel.
Created in 2009, La Rue Danse! is one of the most important dance event in Cambodia, giving the opportunity to discover a new generation of Cambodian and International choregraphers.
This new edition will feature 20 Cambodian choregraphers and dancers, representing various types and influences (traditional and modern dance, circus, hip hop...). Each of them has rehearsed on a varied selection of French songs, from famous Dalida to Yann Tiersen, including rock bands such as Louise Attaque or Rita Mitsouko.
Dancers will perform on 8 outdoors stages set up on Koh Pich (Diamond Island). Visitors are invited to roam from one stage to another, during a choregraphic and in-motion evening!
FREE ENTRANCE
Only at The Flicks 2. Reservations strongly advised!
A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper).
DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that’s as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down. Like David O. Russell’s previous films, American Hustle defies genre, hinging on raw emotion, and life and death stakes.
“Save your admiration for the performances, especially Lawrence, who is now Hollywood’s most important presence in front of the camera.” – GLOBE AND MAIL
“It turns out that comb-overs, cleavage, cocaine and kookiness are an unbeatable combo.” – NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
” ‘American Hustle’: Compulsively watchable, it’s a crime film that dances. David O. Russell directs with a pop rapture.” – DETROIT NEWS
(138 mins, crime, drama)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST7a1aK_lG0A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper).
DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that’s as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down. Like David O. Russell’s previous films, American Hustle defies genre, hinging on raw emotion, and life and death stakes.
“Save your admiration for the performances, especially Lawrence, who is now Hollywood’s most important presence in front of the camera.” – GLOBE AND MAIL
“It turns out that comb-overs, cleavage, cocaine and kookiness are an unbeatable combo.” – NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
” ‘American Hustle’: Compulsively watchable, it’s a crime film that dances. David O. Russell directs with a pop rapture.” – DETROIT NEWS
(138 mins, crime, drama)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST7a1aK_lG0
Live music with Lewis Pragasam Band
Go, or Baduk, is a board game for two players that originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. The game is noted for being rich in strategy despite its simple rules. Join in!
Info, tel. 095 983 846
Professional Photographer Michael Klinkhamer is leading a casual-high learning curve photography workshop-tour in Phnom Penh.
During the 4-hour tour you will learn to set your camera for optimum results and discover Phnom Penh City with your camera.
This photo workshop is designed to make you a better photographer.
Runs every day at 13.30 from FCC.
Price $45 p.p.
For Bookings Call: +855 (0) 60873847
website: www.klinkphoto.com
www.facebook.com/cambodiaphototours
Organized by: Cambodia Photo Tours
A friendly team play every Saturday and Tuesday. Guys, girls and all abilities welcome.
Email pptouchrugby@gmail.com to find out more.
Saturdays 3pm at the ISPP field next to BKK1 Market.
Children working at the Phnom Penh dumbsites are victims of dire poverty. Working 14 hours a day, scavenging plastic, glass, metal and other recyclable materials they put themselves at incredible health and safety risk.
The Vocational and Developmental Training Organization (VDTO) works with these marginalized children and youth, their families, their communities and societies to build a better future for them by providing a high quality education and developmental training program.
TO LIVE - TO PHOTOGRAPH is a new photo exhibition conceived by former scavengers with the help of Japanese aid workers.
Exhibition will be on display until 14th of March.
Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) celebrates its 15th anniversary with the opening of a retrospective exhibition, 15 years of arts for transformation, January 28th at 6pm.
The exhibition will commemorate CLA's accomplishments thus far, while looking ahead to the future of the arts in Cambodia. The retrospective will feature a gallery of archival photos and videos, a listening station loaded with recordings from traditional Cambodian musicians, and a screening of Where Elephants Weep, the first-ever Cambodian rock opera fusing traditional Khmer music with Western elements. Finally, the opening will close out with a performance by former CLA student who have now formed an independent troupe, featuring the Pinpeat, Mohaori and Chhayam musical forms.
Until: March 15
This group exhibition project brings together confirmed visual artists, living and working in Battambang. More than 25 artists present a hundred works. This city has always been the main nursery for creators in Cambodia, in all artistic fields. Work and the development of Phare Ponleu Selpak (PPS) over the last ten years has increased the revival of this tradition. The movement initiated by PPS has resulted the opening of contemporary art galleries (Maek Maek, Sammaki, and the newest Lotus gallery), cafe gallery (Chocol’art, Kinyei ...) and individual or collective artists studios (Romcheik 5, Studio-Art).
This phenomenon is unique in a provincial town whose tourist industry is not the economic engine as in Siem Reap. That said, there has been, for 2 or 3 years in Battambang an increase in individual and cultural tourism primarily due to the growing reputation of the local artists.
Made in Battambang aims to highlight this exceptional creative energy, and disseminate beyond the inner circle of Phnom Penh, artworks that have now reached a level of quality, originality and remarkable diversity. This exhibition is a tribute to this particular city which has preserved, unlike Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, a controlled development, an intact architectural patrimonia and above all an artistic dynamism unusual, in spite of the daily challenges faced by its inhabitants.
This exhibition will feature photos Klinkhamer has taken during his time conducting photo tours throughout Phnom Penh. Klinkhamer is a professional photographer with over 25 years of experience.
Come out, have a drink and a bite, and take a look at the marvelous visuals of the capitol of Cambodia!
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