2025
Interview with a Hero
A Cambodian-Australian shadow puppeteer is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on national television, but is interrupted by memories of his past in the Khmer Rouge.
Director
Andy "Celeste" Diep
Runtime
15 Minutes
Country
Australia
Classification
Unclassified 15+
A Cambodian-Australian man, who makes and performs shadow puppetry for his local temple, is invited to go onto television to perform a show from his repertoire. At first, he is hesitant, but wanting to connect to his daughter from whom he is estranged, he decides to appear on the show. Unbeknownst to everyone, he is hiding a secret from his past which is revealed during his performance on live television.
Film Credits
Director
Andy "Celeste" Diep
Year
2025
Country
Australia
Language
Khmer & English
Subtitles
English
Type
Fiction & Short
Program Strand
Shorts
Producer
Catherine van der Rijt
Writer
Valentin Domont
Cinematographer
Devamanikandan Kannaya Somu
Editor
Jack Charter
Cast
Kenneth Moraleda, Emma Leonard, Geneva Phan & Sophea Op
Music
Genevieve Patrick
Film Source
AFTRS
Genre
Drama, Family & Short
Screens As Part Of
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