Sihanoukville governor attends screening of Cambodian antiquities documentary Loot

Sihanoukville update: Governor attends screening of Loot, a documentary about Cambodian antiquities trafficking Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, August 30. Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth attended a public screening of the documentary Loot at Sovannaphumi School. The film traces the theft and illegal export of Cambodian antiquities and describes US government efforts to investigate the trade and coordinate returns. Drawing on footage and documented cases, the film illustrates the scale of looting and the importance of international cooperation in tracing and returning cultural heritage. Mang Sineth said that protecting antiquities meant safeguarding the country’s history and culture and keeping a commitment to future generations. He praised US support for the return of objects and called on people across society to help protect cultural heritage. Local officials, teachers, students and members of the public attended. The screening brought wider attention to the protection of antiquities. Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television.