Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Cambodian Horror Film 'Tenement' Submitted for Oscar
Cambodia has entered a horror movie called 'Tenement' to compete for an Oscar.
The movie is about a manga artist named Soriya who sees scary visions.
It was filmed in Tokyo and Phnom Penh, using a special sound system never before used in Cambodian films.
The movie's production was paused because of the pandemic.
'Tenement' won an award for its design.
Cambodia has submitted films to the Oscars before, with one getting nominated and one on the shortlist.
Cambodia has submitted 'Tenement' for the Best International Feature Oscar.
'Tenement' is a psychological horror thriller directed by Inrasothythep Neth and Sokyou Chea.
The film follows Soriya, a Cambodian-Japanese manga artist, who experiences visions.
Production of the film began in 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.
'Tenement' is the first Cambodian film to use Dolby Atmos sound design.
- Who
- Cambodia
- What
- Submitted the film 'Tenement' for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards
- When
- Submission date not specified
- Where
- Cambodia and Tokyo
- Why
- To compete for an Academy Award
- Film Title
- Tenement
- Category
- Best International Feature
- Director(s)
- Inrasothythep Neth and Sokyou Chea
- Main Character
- Soriya (Thorn Thanet)
- Setting
- Khmer Rouge-era tenement in Phnom Penh
- Production Companies
- Westec Media Limited and Kongchak Pictures
- First Cambodian Film to use
- Dolby Atmos sound design
