Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia(1979)
The film recounts the bombing of Cambodia by the U.S. in 1970, the subsequent brutality and genocide that occurred when Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge militia took over, and finally the amount of aid given by the west.
Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia Synopsis
John Pilger vividly reveals the brutality and murderous political ambitions of the Pol Pot/Khmer Rouge totalitarian regime which bought genocide and despair to the people of Cambodia while neighboring countries, including Australia, shamefully ignored the immense human suffering and unspeakable crimes that bloodied this once beautiful country.
Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia (1979) is a documentary film directed by David Munro, released on October 30, 1979 with a runtime of 52m. It stars John Pilger. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- David Munro
- Writers:
- John Pilger
- Producers:
- David Munro
- Production:
- Associated Television
- Status:
- Released
Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by David Munro, written by John Pilger, produced by David Munro.
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Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia?
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The main cast of Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia (1979) includes John Pilger. The film was directed by David Munro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia released?
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Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia was released on October 30, 1979 and runs for 52m.
Is Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia worth watching?
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Year Zero: The Silent Death of Cambodia (1979) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.