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Taste Cambodia

(Commercial video – 5min30 – 2021)


Cambodia has a culinary culture that is older than the fabled temples of Angkor. Rice is Cambodia’s white gold and has won the title of best in the world. Cambodian cuisine is a subtle blend of fresh produce, aromatic spices and pungent herbs. Discover the secrets of Cambodian cuisine on a journey to the Kingdom of Wonder.
Hanuman Films was selected by AFD and the Ministry of Tourism to produce their tourism promotional film for 2021 on theme of the Cambodian cuisine. Filming stunning locations, organic ingredients, traditional recipes and iconic venues all over the country, the ‘Taste Cambodia’ video showcases the best of Khmer gastronomy. It will help to promote the unique food culture of Cambodia which is all too often under the shadow of its larger neighbours Thailand and Vietnam.

The Hanuman Films team worked with leading actress Ma Rynet and a mix of talent from different backgrounds to share people on a culinary journey through the kingdom, culminating in a gourmet final table dinner in Phnom Penh.

Locations : Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot, Kep, Koh Rong, Kratie, Mondulkiri
Director : Nick Ray
Production : Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia – AFD
Director of Photography : Morgan Havet
Second Camera Operator : George Jefferies
Editors : Morgan Havet
Drone Operators : George Jefferies, Nick Sells, Andy Ball