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Khmer Mekong Films Present The New Tv Drama “Airwaves”

Set in a radio station from which the action spills into surrounding Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s latest TV drama blends humour, action, love and pathos.

The 52-episode series is currently playing twice-weekly to record audiences on CTN, Cambodia’s most popular TV channel. Its central theme is to encourage harmonious and peaceful relations between the majority and minority Cambodian communities of Khmers and Chams.

In particular, it aims to discourage the radicalisation of young Muslims who may be so tempted by international recruiters. AirWaves’ creator Matthew Robinson presents relevant extracts, followed by a discussion about the programme themes.

Where: Meta House – Cambodian German Cultural Center, #37 Sothearos Blvd. opposite of Buildbright / Phnom Penh centre
When: Wednesday Sep. 8, 19:00

Directed by Louis Malle, 1963, 108 Min. FR

Starring – Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla.

Alain Leroy is having a course of treatment in a private hospital because of his problem with alcohol.

Although he is constantly distressed, he leaves the hospital and tries to meet good old days’ friends. None of them will be helpful, increasing Alain’s distress.

Where: French Cultural Center, 218 Street 184, Phnom Penh
When: Tuesday Sep. 7, 19:00

Building on the theme of hawkers and their role in the urban environment, Walking Markets is a series of paintings by master artist, Suos Sodevy.

Using the classical medium of tempera on canvas, Sodevy’s portraits of “walking markets” (street vendors) immediately suggest timelessness–an increasingly rare value in age of globalism and short attention spans.

Then, for those who missed The Hawker’s Song opening because of the rain it will be open during the Walking Markets opening.

Enjoy traditional hawker food while going to between both shows!

Where: Java Cafe & Gallery, jGALLERY
56 Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
When: September 9, 2010 · 18:00 – 21:00