First They Killed My Father (2017)

Directed by Angelina Jolie, this historical drama set in 1970s Cambodia tells the story of young Loung, whose life takes a dark turn with the invasion of the Khmer Rouge. After the tragic death of her father, the family is forced to abandon their middle-class life and move to a primitive labor camp. Adapted from Loung Ung's memoir, this compelling political film offers a story of resistance, memory and survival.