New Wave
“Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion.”
Synopsis
An endearingly nostalgic exploration of the defiant Vietnamese new wave music scene, as well as a vulnerable and personal look at the filmmaker and her community’s revisiting of their unexamined past.
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NEW WAVE Documentary - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-04
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Calgary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth Ai
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Ai
- Original Score
- Greg Bernall, Chris Upton
- Original Title
- New Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Spark Features, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Cinereach, The Post Gen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Ai
Elizabeth Ai
Greg Bernall, Chris Upton
Bryant Swanstrom
Samuel J. Rong, Christina Sun Kim, Nancy Nguyen
Simu Liu, Diane Moy Quon, Robina Riccitiello, Geeta Gandbhir, C.Y. Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Ai
Director
Rachel Sine
Producer
Samuel J. Rong
Editor
Christina Sun Kim
Editor
Nancy Nguyen
Editor
Hee-Jae Park
Editor
Elizabeth Ai
Screenplay
Elizabeth Ai
Producer
Bryant Swanstrom
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Wave
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What is New Wave about?
An endearingly nostalgic exploration of the defiant Vietnamese new wave music scene, as well as a vulnerable and personal look at the filmmaker and her community’s revisiting of their unexamined past.
Who directed New Wave?
New Wave was directed by Elizabeth Ai.
Who stars in New Wave?
The principal cast of New Wave includes Elizabeth Ai, Ian Nguyen, Lynda Trang Đài, Myra Wu.
When was New Wave released and how long is it?
New Wave was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for New Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Wave was composed by Greg Bernall, Chris Upton.