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Diamond Island

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
586
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Sobon Nuon, Mean Korn, Samnang Nut, and Sophyna Meng in Diamond Island (2016)
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An adolescent who leaves rural Cambodia to become a construction worker only to be reunited with his missing older brother.An adolescent who leaves rural Cambodia to become a construction worker only to be reunited with his missing older brother.An adolescent who leaves rural Cambodia to become a construction worker only to be reunited with his missing older brother.

  • Director
    • Davy Chou
  • Writers
    • Davy Chou
    • Claire Maugendre
  • Stars
    • Sobon Nuon
    • Cheanick Nov
    • Madeza Chhem
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    586
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Davy Chou
    • Writers
      • Davy Chou
      • Claire Maugendre
    • Stars
      • Sobon Nuon
      • Cheanick Nov
      • Madeza Chhem
    • 3User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Sobon Nuon
    Sobon Nuon
    • Bora
    Cheanick Nov
    • Solei
    Madeza Chhem
    • Aza
    Mean Korn
    • Dy
    Samnang Nut
    • Virak
    Samnang Khim
    • Lakena
    Sophyna Meng
    • Mesa
    Jany Min
    • Lida
    Sreyroth Dom
    • James
    Batham Oun
    • Blue
    Sreyleap Hang
    • Pinky
    Phara Phon
    • Ana
    Van Pouch
    • Mère de Bora
    Chirm Tang
    • Oncle de Dy
    Sarann Hem
    • Vuthy
    Sreynou Chorn
    • Acoy
    • Director
      • Davy Chou
    • Writers
      • Davy Chou
      • Claire Maugendre
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    6/10

    UrbanLens FF Review: Slightly Dull Coming-Of-Age Drama / Grade C+

    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 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.)
    • nairtejas
    • Dec 3, 2020
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2016 (Cambodia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Cambodia
      • France
      • Germany
      • Qatar
      • Thailand
    • Official sites
      • Anti-Archive
      • Les Films du Losange (France)
    • Language
      • Central Khmer
    • Also known as
      • 다이아몬드 아일랜드
    • Production companies
      • Aurora Films
      • Arte France Cinéma
      • Anti-Archive
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $81,613
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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