The Killing Fields (1984)
Directed by Roland Joffé · Cinematography by Chris Menges
R141 min45 frames
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Here, only the silent survive.
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New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
The Killing Fields is a 1984 British biographical drama film about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, which is based on the experiences of two journalists, Cambodian Dith Pran and American Sydney Schanberg. It was directed by Roland Joffé and produced by David Puttnam for Goldcrest Films. Sam Waterston stars as Schanberg, Haing S. Ngor as Pran, and John Malkovich as Al Rockoff. The adaptation for the screen was written by Bruce Robinson; the musical score was written by Mike Oldfield and orchestrated by David Bedford; and the costumes were designed by Judy Moorcroft.
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Sampled across 45 frames, the coverage of The Killing Fields leans on wide compositions (36% of the sample) and medium shots (31%). Cinematographer Chris Menges keeps 49% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for 49% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame.
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