About the film
Enemies of the People is a 2009 British-Cambodian documentary directed and written by Rob Lemkin and Thet Sambath. Running 93 minutes, it follows Sambath’s ten-year effort to seek truth and closure connected to Cambodia’s Killing Fields. The film includes interviews with former Khmer Rouge officials, ranging from the most senior surviving leader to people who carried out killings during Democratic Kampuchea between 1975 and 1979.
Its listed countries are the United Kingdom and Cambodia, and its languages are English and Khmer. The entry identifies Rob Lemkin as maker and gives the film’s genre as documentary film. It is presented as a historical investigation shaped by personal pursuit and testimony from participants linked to the regime.
Released in 2009, the film’s focus is the search for understanding through conversations with former officials and perpetrators.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in Cambodia’s Killing Fields, Khmer Rouge history, and interview-led documentaries. English- and Khmer-language viewers can use the language listing to assess fit.
Worth knowing
- 93-minute runtime
- English and Khmer languages
- British-Cambodian production
- Interviews former Khmer Rouge officials
- Focuses on Cambodia’s Killing Fields
Before you press play
- Deals with killings from 1975–1979
- Requires interest in difficult historical testimony
The short of it
Enemies of the People centers on a decade-long search for truth through interviews with people connected to Democratic Kampuchea. Its 93-minute documentary format and bilingual listing provide a clear guide for historically focused viewers.