07/28/2009
Ellen Kuras & Thavi Phrasavath's "The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)"
According to POV, “After the Academy-award nominated The Betrayal aired on PBS last Tuesday, the response from POV viewers was that they could not get enough of this “well-done, meaningful, compelling” film by renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras and Thavi Phrasavath.” To read viewers’ comments, please click here. For rebroadcast details, please click here.
Ellen Kuras & Thavi Phrasavath's "The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)"
Academy-Award nominated and Cinereach Award winner “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)” will be airing on P.O.V. tonight. The film is the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras in a unique collaboration with the film’s subject and co-director, Thavisouk (”Thavi”) Phrasavath. For more information on the film and to watch the trailer, click here.
“A cinematically stunning examination of two lives affected by conflict that illustrates how hope prevails in even the most desperate of settings.”
Cinereach Award Recipient "Back Home Tomorrow"
Cinereach has chosen “Back Home Tomorrow” to receive a Cinereach Award, a film making its US premiere at NYC’s Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. The film, directed by Fabrizio Lazzaretti and Paolo Santolini, depicts the moving story of two children affected by war. The Cinereach Award is presented to filmmakers who convey vital messages through artful storytelling. Last year’s inaugural award was given to Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath, for their film “The Betrayal (Nerakhoon).” For more on the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, please click here.
06/08/2008
Congratulations to Ellen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath! Their documentary film, THE BETRAYAL (NERAKHOON) will have its NY Premiere at the 2008 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival!