Recent Decline
By the end of 2007, the industry faces a challenge as audience numbers began to decline. Once again many theaters have begun closing down along with the disappearing film production companies. At its height between 1965 and 1975, Cambodia had at least 30 theaters in operation as opposed to the 13 now. Critics have blamed the decline of industry on weak acting and directing along with a poor script and storyline, but poor enforcement of intellectual property in Cambodia also continues to impact the country's credibility in the local and international media trade.
The amount of films decreased from more than 60 in 2006 to less than ten in 2009. In 2009, most film directors turned to producing short films and television series rather than actual movies as they once have in previous years.
Many locally made films are simple and similar low budget horror and love stories. Many Cambodian's prefer international films which are better in quality and whose tickets are also usually cheaper when compared to domestic films. Yet many Cambodian's have expressed a desire to see domestic films if only they were on par with those produced during the industry's height.
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