Life and Death at Preah Vihear

Conflict Over an Ancient Temple

LIFE AND DEATH AT PREAH VIHEAR captures the conflict between two neighboring countries of Southeast Asia; Thailand and Cambodia, and the impact of colonial encounter with the West had on these countries and much of Southeast Asia.

Filmed over a span of 5 years, David Feingold sheds much needed light on the political and cultural divisions beneath the conflict over the ancient temple of Preah Vihear (Khmer)/Khao Phra Viharn (Thai). This film puts the present disputes of these two countries into historical context and captures the wonder, magnificence, and symbolism of the Hindu temple itself.