Cambodian PM announces ambitious plan to attract film crews


Angelina Jolie at Ta Prohm Temple in a scene from Tomb Raider, shot in 2001. - Photo: Film Nerd Facebook

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has revealed that Cambodia is preparing to introduce packages for “film tourism”, following the successful promotion of the Kingdom as a tourism destination via international film, such as that of Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Speaking to tour guides in Siem Reap province during an unofficial visit to the Kingdom’s popular tourism destination recently, Manet explained that through the package, film crews will enjoy discounted ticket prices to selected locations, within the Angkor Archaeological Park for example, as not everyone will be charged.

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