Khmerica
| Khmerica | |
|---|---|
| Director | Thibaut Amri, Antoine Guide and Lucas Sénécaut |
| Format | Short |
| Film type | Documentary |
| First released | 2025 |
| Original language | English; Khmer (Khmer) |
| Production country | Cambodia, France, Qatar |
| Running time | 41 minutes |
| Subjects | Film & Moving Image; Migration & Diaspora; History & Remembrance |
| Creator pages | Lucas Sénécaut, Thibaut Amri |
Khmerica is a short documentary directed by Thibaut Amri, Antoine Guide and Lucas Sénécaut, first released in 2025. (Visions du Réel)
Synopsis
The film follows Joker, Kookie and Djumbo, Cambodian refugees who grew up in the United States and were deported to Cambodia after serving prison sentences. It documents their daily lives as they reunite with new Khmer families while negotiating memories of their former lives and uncertain futures. (Visions du Réel)
Production and credits
The film had its world premiere at Visions du Réel in 2025. The filmmakers visited Cambodia through several collaborations with director Rithy Panh, learned Khmer, and got to know a group of Khmericans. (Visions du Réel; IMDb)