Bird of Paradise

Directed by Marcel Camus, 1962, 91min, French Version

Sok, a young bonze who has not yet taken his vows, decides to leave his monastery and lead a normal life. One day, while defending an orphan, he meets the beautiful celestial dancer, Dara, who believes in a bird’s prediction that a Prince will come and take her to the sky. But their love is shattered by Kem, a rich merchant.

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  • April 9, 2016 · 2:00 pm
  • Bophana Center
  • Cine Club