"The Killing Fields" is a 1984 film directed by Roland Joffé that depicts the true story of the Cambodian genocide during the late 1970s. The film follows the experiences of Dith Pran, a Cambodian journalist, and his American colleague, Sydney Schanberg, as they navigate the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime led by Pol Pot. The title refers to the mass graves where thousands of victims were executed. The film highlights the brutality of the genocide, the struggle for survival, and the impact of war on individuals and society. It serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of political extremism and human rights violations.