Swimming to Cambodia
Watch TrailerSpalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'. At the same time, he gives a background to the events occurring in Cambodia at the time the film was set.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Comedy |
| Director | Jonathan Demme |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (26 votes) |
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Gray constructs a mesmerizing narrative solely through the power of spoken word, relying on his desk as a minimalist stage. He explores the intersections of personal anecdote, geopolitical tragedy, and the actor's search for the 'perfect moment,' weaving them into a single, compelling stream of consciousness.
What lingers after the final frame is the haunting echo of a voice that makes the political deeply personal. It's a masterclass in storytelling that challenges the very form of cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jonathan Demme
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Watch alone, with undivided attention, to be fully drawn into the hypnotic monologue.
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