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Danish director Laurets Nansen, known for directing the documentary Dreams of Cambodian Beer, which premiered at the Copenhagen Documentary Film Festival CPH:DOX in 2020, has passed away. The film addressed the significant increase in alcohol consumption in Cambodia, especially beer, and its social and economic impact on the local population.
In his film, Nansen explored how the absence of regulations governing alcohol consumption in Cambodia led to an unprecedented spread of beer consumption. He highlighted aggressive marketing practices targeting the poor and youth, which resulted in serious health and social problems.
It is noted that Nansenโs interest in this subject began after researching the phenomenon of alcohol consumption and its effects in various countries. He found in Cambodia a unique case combining the lack of government regulations and the influence of major corporations, which motivated him to document this issue through his film.
Laurets Nansen was known as a director who focused on social and humanitarian issues, leaving an important legacy through his works that shed light on contemporary issues affecting communities worldwide.