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Hollywood’s Jayavarman VII movie

Hollywood’s Jayavarman VII

While you already may have noticed, there may a latest movie being produced about the “Great Khmer Empire”. Steve Cena, the previous pro wrestler, will star since the great Khmer Full Jayavarman VII. Angelina Jolie, Aircraft Li, and additional famous Hollywood names are going to be in it, as well. 

Presently, the movie is always in production. The past time I learn about the film, they were “consultation” with the actual Cambodian government regarding the “historical exactness” of the actual film. It’s helpful that they’re consultation with government authorities, rather than students and historians, concerning the film’s historical exactness.

Certainly, a lot of Khmer people are very delighted regarding to this project simply because they think Hollywood is exhibiting interest in Khmer lifestyle. Privately, I don’t believe there is something in this film for Khmer people to commemorate about. Throwing John Cena because Jayavarman VII, the


best of Khmer nobleman, is about as reliable as casting a few Chinese guy because George Washington inside a movie about the actual American Revolution. And the thought of making King Jayavarman VII seem like some type of Conan the actual Barbarian is a full joke.

Exactly why aren’t Khmer people having a laugh? Why are the majority of Khmers embracing this particular movie as some type of honor for them? I for you might feel rather awkward enjoying a movie supposedly regarding the Excellent Khmer Empire by which none of the major characters could even pronounce the term “Khmer” properly. (Absolutely no, it’s not “Khmair” or even “Ga-mair” or “Xmer”. )