His work often revisits the traumas of his homeland, aiming to preserve memory and seek justice for the victims of mass atrocities. Panh has directed numerous award-winning films, including ‘The Missing Picture’ (2013), which won the Un Certain Regard at Cannes and was nominated for an Academy Award, and ‘Irradiated’ (2020), which won the Berlinale’s Golden Bear for Best Documentary. ‘Meeting with Pol Pot’ continues his exploration of Cambodia’s tragic past.