Mr. Andy, his friends and you, are back for a memorable interactive musical experience in the wide Gasolina' garden.

132 min - Documentary |

An unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's really going on in our world by following the money upstream - uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, Thrive offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.

This movie can make you wake up and see the world and what is going on in it, as it truly is.

Extremely powerful and very convincing and utilizes the expertise of some extraordinary people like Deepak Chopra, David Icke, Astronaut Edgar Mitchell and many other amazing people, authors and scientists.

But keep your 'critical glasses' on while watching it: you'll see misery vs. perfection: people suffer in a toxic wasteland, but if you join The Movement ("send money, a lot of money") you will see people smiling like crazy in beautiful natural surroundings.

It's classic propaganda. But greatly done.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OibqdwHyZxk

Directed by Rithy Panh, 28 min, 1998, Khmer version

Living with her 3 children, Van Chan, 50 years old, is a Cambodian dancer. She is allowed to live in the school of fine arts but she complains about her work conditions.

followed by the screening of "The Memories of Phnom Penh" Directed by Pov Sok, 38 min, 2009, Khmer version

The film shows the events that happened recently in Cambodia by archive images. This country has known more than 3 different regimes in 50 years. We discover the Sangkum Restr Niyum when Cambodians lived happily, then the unfortunate regimes of Lon Nol and Khmer Rouge.

The Lazy Jazz Drunks play a variety of rock n roll covers in blues rock style.

Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film 2012.

RESERVATION IS REQUIRED AS SEATS ARE LIMITED http://www.theflicks-cambodia.com/reservation.php

123 min - Drama | Iran, 2011 |

Nader and Simin argue about living abroad. Simin prefers to live abroad to provide better opportunities for their only daughter, Termeh. However, Nader refuses to go because he thinks he must stay in Iran and take care of his father, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter.

But that's not totally what this movie is about. Things happen and what we get to see is the meaning of honour, family respect, blood money en a sneak peek into the Iranian justice system.

The extremely believable acting and insanely complex script compel the viewer to make up his/her mind just like when reading a court case. As for the screenplay, I'm almost certain the events in this film actually happened in real life, because in no way could one fabricate such a chaotically complex series of events, so beautifully woven into a coherent whole.

Without a film like this, we might not be able to understand that Iranians are a modern people with issues like our own, and not dangerous fanatics as some media and politicians would have us believe.

A Separation deserves all the plaudits it is getting and deserves a much wider audience. Minimalistic and economic, this flick is already one of the finest, most chiseled pieces of cinema of this year.

If you don't like subtitles: don't worry, you will forget they are there.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjTkXGRhy9w

Beat poet Antonio Pineda was one of the founders of the Straight Theatre in Haight Ashbury during the San Francisco renaissance in the 1960s. Tonight he reads selected works and introduces the new documentary MAGIC TRIP (2011, 107min, English) about late US cult author Ken Kesey (“One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest”), with whom he worked.

In 1964, Kesey and “The Merry Pranksters” set off on a LSD-fuelled cross-country road trip. They intended to make a documentary, but the film was never finished. Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney and Alison Ellwood were given unprecedented access to 100 hours of footage.

They have shaped an invaluable document of this extraordinary piece of American history.

The great philosopher Averroes laid down the precepts which paved the way, not only for the age of enlightenment in Europe, but for all human thought to the present day. Wishing to appease the fundamentalists, the Caliph Mansur ordered all Averroes' works to be burnt.

Booking highly recommended / pre-sell : 077 708 028 – Entrance fee : $4.00 Bar and tickets open from 6.30 pm

In ten French sketches, Hanokh Levin, a contemporary Hebrew author, describes and moves insidiously common situations to puzzling and meaningless relations. The characters will remind you some of your fellows, maybe yourself? But farcical or absurd laugh is the main objective of this black cabaret.

120 min - Comedy | Drama | Romance |

Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean. Paul is challenged on many levels as he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction.

Don’t expect Depp’s humor from Pirates of the Carribean, don’t expect any big action scenes as in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas or the romance from Chocolat. This movie was made for Hunter S. Thompson. That was really Johnny Depp's main focus. His goal is never to make the number one movie. He doesn't want to be a box office star. He wants to make movies that mean something to him and that is exactly what he did with The Rum Diary. With that said, he made a beautiful film for his late friend. He played Hunter S. Thompson so wonderfully and stayed true to his character. Johnny honored his friend in the best way that he could, and did a phenomenal job.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YUx36yLLug

An active member of the French Hip Hop Scene for many years, DJ ILLEST is a member of the CP5 Crew, a graffiti crew established in 1988 in Paris.

DJ ILLEST is affiliated with the CP5 DJ crew which includes: DJ DSK (UK), DJ JACKSON, DJ EMIR (France), DJ SOLO; DJ OFAY; D...J TECH 12(Bangkok).

With years of successful work in France and neighboring countries, DJ ILLEST decided to explore his country of heritage, Cambodia.

Now home based in Phnom Penh, he travels regularly to Thailand to perform for famous clubs such as the BED SUPPER CLUB or QBAR-Bangkok as well as WHITE BOX & STEREO LAB of Phuket as a special guest International DeeJay.

Part of his South-East Asia spots is also the famous HARD ROCK CAFÉ of Saigon-Vietnam.

Although based in Cambodia now, DJ ILLEST receives rising numbers of invitations to perform in France & Belgium.

From Corporate Events, Radio & TV shows to MTV gigs, DJ ILLEST has established himself as a popular HIP HOP DJ in South-East Asia. His DJ sets offer entertainment beyond HIP HOP: ranging from Soul-Funk Electro-Mash ups to RnB Vibes and Dancehall Rhythm, DJ ILLEST has conquered dance floors around the globe.

DJ ILLEST has supported the likes of famous Djs and Artists such as DJ Cash Money, DJ Mouss, Major Lazer, the Stanton Warriors.

The highly experienced Oskar Nery will be your yoga teacher for one hour every Saturday at 10am.

Classes take place in the air conditioned room of The Flicks Community Movie House on Street 95 (between Str 310 and 360) and costs only $5 per hour.

Please sign up for your desired class(es) through the website at www.theflicks-cambodia.com/classes.php as we can only have a maximum of 10 participants per class.

The highly experienced Sophany Pho will be your conversational Khmer teacher for one hour, every Saturday and Sunday at 12.00pm (noon). Learn pronunciation and bring your notebook to write down what you want to remember for in real life!

Classes take place in the air conditioned room of The Flicks Community Movie House on Street 95 (between Str 310 and 360) and costs only $5 per hour.

Please sign up for your desired class(es) through the website at www.theflicks-cambodia.com/classes.php as we can only have a maximum of 6 students (!) per class.

"The Terrace on 95" is the name of the brand new wine bar, restaurant and lounge that opened up next to The Flicks Community House this week.

This Saturday you are invited to join in on great wines, a nice selection of food and live music! This will be your new comfy spot in town!

Come check us out!

In a coded manner, Ben Thynal looks at the selfish nature of human relationships from the familial to the religious. By referring to his “family” Thynal immediately suggests something intimate and personal, but alludes to society as a whole. Unapologetically, he discards the “politically correct” view and looks critically at how families often manipulate and exploit each other for personal gain, the pretense of religious rituals and even the abuse of corruption.

“When even one person acts selfishly, it hurts everyone,” Thynal explains.

One painting, titled “Immoral,” depicts a mother with long snake-like arms trying to catch children out of the air while a “thought bubble” is filled with playing cards. The mother preys upon her own children to make money that she only wastes by gambling. Another shows a tightly wound group of people trapped in a circular formation—their smiling faces purposely misleading when paired with the title “Monster Family.” In “Balance” several intertwined figures that represent a network of self-serving individuals fill an egg-like shape that balances on another small egg and small red circle resting precariously on a thin line.

In each of the paintings, the cartoon-like figures belie the menacing subject and hint at the contradiction between one’s inner nature and the external expression.

Thynal, part of the new generation of outspoken and critical artists, has explored several themes that are socially-focused including landmines, the environment and the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge. He works as an art teacher at Mith Samlanh, one of the leading NGOs working with vulnerable youth and their communities. He graduated from Phare Ponleu Selpak (Battambang) in 2006 and his work has been exhibited in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. This will be his second solo show.

Viewing hours: every day 7am – 10pm

“The Illusion of Permanence” - Reflecting on Cambodia as it emerges from years of broken infrastructure and into a new economic and social future, Sallyanne Morgan’s sculptures are an observation of current lives and past traditions with an underlying uncertainty for what may yet come.

During times of change, we often turn to familiar customs and as an artist Sallyanne looks at the different symbols and rituals that define and guide the individual through this process.

Viewing hours: every day 7am – 10pm

Flashy, Hot & Sexy Hip Hop and BLING! with the young, stylish, popular Phnom Penh city party people! The newest club dance tracks with focus on Asian Pop, Top-40 Remixes and Tech House by a rotation of Phnom Penh’s hottest DJs. Party on, folks!

The artist Mea Sokhorn presents a work consisting in many colorful paintings while, at the center, a thick volume of paintings on each other flattens, so that these art works are transformed into a single one. Through this installation, he gives us a his contradicting view on art.

Open from 8am to 6pm.

Through his use of color, Em Riem renews, with brilliance, his artistic expression, whose eclecticism constantly nourishes his style, which skillfully mixes the creative freedom of the painter with the formal rigor of the designer.

Viewing hours: 11am - 7pm.

On the occasion of the official opening of The Insider Gallery at the Intercontinental Hotel in Phnom Penh, we are proud to present in cooperation with Sa Sa Bassac Gallery a thought-provoking art exhibition entitled FutureBuild by Khmer artist Kong Vollak.

This exhibition will run from February 2 to the 26th on our Mezzanine, on the 2nd floor.

Come and discover a collection of drawings showing us not only fictional and fanciful cityscapes, but also illusory shapes and elemental constructions. Using charcoal and ink, Kong's vibrant and ominous drawings intend to create a feeling of uncertainty, wonder, pleasure in the viewer.

Ensuring you get an "In the Know" experience.

The Halo of the Omnipresent Eye by Than Sok is a solo exhibition presenting interactive sculptures and installations through which the artist seeks to provoke questions around the practice of monetary alms-giving in Cambodia while playfully drawing connections between the roles of monastics and artists.

Although some monks commit to permanent vows, monkhood in Cambodia is traditionally considered a right of passage in which young males are expected to serve temporary terms intended as merit-building activities for parents. Due in part to a shift in almsgiving practices in which laity replace food with cash offerings - a practice antagonistic to precepts meant to prevent monks from indulgences including the handling of money - many young men can now consider monkhood as an opportunity to escape poverty, relocate to urban centers, participate in secular education, and are seen as participating in laic life before disrobing. Still, alms remain a central practice and symbol of the sangha, or Buddhist community, and provide the opportunity for givers to earn merit for a better rebirth.

The Halo of the Omnipresent Eye stages the artist’s own alms scenarios in the gallery. To Give Is To Receive I and II (2012) reconfigure materials and forms used in exchanges between monks and laity. The pair of alms stations are presided over by representational halos associated with divine knowing – a reminder that intention, the source of good or bad action, which is invisible, is “visible” via its karmic effect.

Than Sok (born 1984, Takeo) investigates religious and spiritual beliefs, materials, and rituals through sculpture, installation, video and performance. Than graduated from Reyum Art School (2005), Reyum Workshop (2007) and is currently studying architecture.

Opening Hours: Thurs/Fri 2-6pm, Sat/Sun 10am-6pm Location: SA SA BASSAC #18 2nd Floor, Sothearos Boulevard Web: www.sasabassac.com