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The Conscience of Nhem En

A poignant exploration of Cambodia's tumultuous past, set against the backdrop of the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime and its lasting impact.

The film "The Conscience of Nhem En" is a haunting story about a young soldier who took ID photos of thousands of innocent people before they were killed by the Khmer Rouge. The movie explores the themes of conscience and complicity, asking the question "What would you do?" in the face of cruelty. Nhem En, 16 years old at the time, was a photographer at the notorious Tuol Sleng Prison, where 17,000 people were tortured and killed. The photos he took serve as a chilling document of the atrocities committed.

Info about The Conscience of Nhem En

Studio(s): HBO Documentary Films

Originally Released: United States, Aug 22, 2008

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Short