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The Royal Ballet of Cambodia

Title
The Royal Ballet of Cambodia [videorecording].
Publication
United States : National Archives ; [S.l.] : Manufactured by CreateSpace, [2009?]

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Additional Authors
  • Hang Thun Hak, director.
  • United States. National Archives and Records Administration.
  • Ballet royal (Cambodia)
Description
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. and b&w; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
"This film documents the work of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. The first part features the company performing a dance on the legendary origins of Angkor. The second part covers a visit to the School of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Scenes show dance instruction of both boys and girls, a dress rehearsal [of the legend of a hermit who forgets his vows], costume design, and mask-making. The third part contains footage of the school's graduation ceremonies, including a presentation of novices to Queen Sisowath Kossmak Nearirath, patron of the school, and solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi." -- Original DVD cover.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Documentaries and factual works.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
Note
  • Filmed in Cambodia circa 1960.
  • Narration in English.
Credits (note)
  • Director, Hang Thun Hak ; artistic director, Y Seng An ; chief ballet mistresses, Man Dak Peay and Khun Meak.
System Details (note)
  • DVD-R.
Source (note)
  • USIA with funds from JDR 3rd Fund, Asia Dance Project;
  • Anne Bass;
Contents
Dance on the legendary origins of Angkor (27 min.) / danced by Kem Bun Nak (Queen), Sam Sokhan (Preah Ket Mealea), Soth Leas (Preah Indra), and Yong Saphan (Preah Pisnokar), and members of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia -- Royal Ballet of Cambodia school visit (30 min.) -- Graduation ceremonies (22 min.) / solo dance by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi -- [Repeat of graduation ceremonies] (22 min.).
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6376
LCCN
883629274836
OCLC
370900977
Title
The Royal Ballet of Cambodia [videorecording].
Imprint
United States : National Archives ; [S.l.] : Manufactured by CreateSpace, [2009?]
System Details
DVD-R.
Credits
Director, Hang Thun Hak ; artistic director, Y Seng An ; chief ballet mistresses, Man Dak Peay and Khun Meak.
Local Note
Additional copy: *MGZHB 12-1493, 3 16mm reels. Use DVD instead.
Source
Films Purchased; USIA with funds from JDR 3rd Fund, Asia Dance Project; Dec. 12, 1976. NN-PD
DVD Gift; Anne Bass; June 2010. NN-PD
Added Author
Hang Thun Hak, director. Director
United States. National Archives and Records Administration.
Ballet royal (Cambodia)
Bass, Anne H. Donor
Other Standard Identifier
883629274836
Publisher No.
ARC: 52434
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-6376
*MGZHB 12-1493
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