Overview

• The Forum des images in Paris is holding a program titled 'Qui se souvient du génocide cambodgien?' from April 16 to May 4, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide.
• The program features retrospectives of Rithy Panh’s acclaimed works, diaspora films, and discussions on the genocide's memory and representation.
• The Khmer Rouge regime, which began on April 17, 1975, caused the deaths of nearly two million Cambodians through forced labor, famine, and executions.
• The genocide has faced 'double denial'—real-time dismissal by parts of the press and limited historical and legal accountability, with only three leaders convicted.
• Cultural efforts, including documentaries and exhibitions, aim to preserve the memory of the genocide, particularly for younger generations in Cambodia and the diaspora.