Diamond Island

Name: Diamond Island
Genre: Drama
Released: October 13, 2017
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 69
Cast: Batham Oun, Cheanick Nov, Jany Min, Madeza Chhem, Mean Korn

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Les Films du Losange | Release Date: October 13, 2017 | Not Rated

Starring: Batham Oun, Cheanick Nov, Jany Min, Madeza Chhem, Mean Korn, Samnang Khim, Samnang Nut, Sobon Nuon, Sophyna Meng, Sreyroth Dom

Summary: Bora, 18, leaves his village to work on the Diamond Island shipyards, an ultra-modern paradise project for the rich and symbol of Cambodia of the future. He became friends with other young workers, until he found his elder brother, the charismatic Solei, who had disappeared five years earlier. Solei then opens the doors of an excitingBora, 18, leaves his village to work on the Diamond Island shipyards, an ultra-modern paradise project for the rich and symbol of Cambodia of the future. He became friends with other young workers, until he found his elder brother, the charismatic Solei, who had disappeared five years earlier. Solei then opens the doors of an exciting world, that of an urban youth, his daughters, his nights and his illusions.… Expand

Director: Davy Chou

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 101 min

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Bilge Ebiri

Oct 12, 2017

Maybe this is a mood more than a movie, but it is a haunting one. Read full review

Kenji Fujishima

Oct 12, 2017

The filmmaker brings enough original aesthetic touches to the table, as well as a fresh cultural perspective to the broader socioeconomic issues he broaches, that Diamond Island rarely feels derivative. Read full review

Catherine Bray

Oct 12, 2017

this compassionate film is as much about its very specific Cambodian setting as it is the characters, with the film’s standout star its neon-pastel location work. Read full review

Ken Jaworowski

Oct 12, 2017

As with a dream, you can parse what you’ve watched for meaning or just savor what you’ve seen. For this compassionate film, either way works fine. Read full review

Jordan Mintzer

Oct 12, 2017

As much as the helmer’s aesthetic is impressive, the laconic pacing and somewhat flat performances can be a bit of a drag, as is a script that heads to familiar places and takes a while to do so. Read full review

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TejasNair

Dec 3, 2020

The electronic music of Diamond Island stood out for me as I entered the dull life of Bora, its protagonist, who moves to Phnom Penh in search of a better livelihood. The story then narrates his coming-of-age as he mingles with his long lost brother and his charismatic life and friends inThe electronic music of Diamond Island stood out for me as I entered the dull life of Bora, its protagonist, who moves to Phnom Penh in search of a better livelihood. The story then narrates his coming-of-age as he mingles with his long lost brother and his charismatic life and friends in the Cambodian city that is characterized by late night parties and concerts, riding and driving fancy vehicles, romance, and everything that he was not accustomed to when he was in his native, a village. It's a fine watch, especially when you observe the Cambodian culture, but in terms of international cinema standards, I don't see anything extraordinary here. The actors are all debutants, which is evident in their performances. But the dialogues, cinematography, and the score make up for it. Grade C+.

(Watched at the 2020 IIHS UrbanLens Film Festival.)… Expand

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