Palimpsest: The Story of a Name
Synopsis
Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.
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Palimpsest: the Story of a Name 隱蹟之書 - Directed by Mary Stephen 雪美蓮
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-04
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Red Lotus Asian Film Festival Vienna
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Stephen
- Original Title
- Palimpsest: The Story of a Name
- Country of Origin
- France, Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- 24images, Volos Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Stephen
Leung Ming-kai, John Cressey
Mary Stephen
Teresa Kwong Pui-Sin
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Stephen
Director
Mary Stephen
Editor
Teresa Kwong Pui-Sin
Producer
Leung Ming-kai
Director of Photography
John Cressey
Director of Photography
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What is Palimpsest: The Story of a Name about?
Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.
Who directed Palimpsest: The Story of a Name?
Palimpsest: The Story of a Name was directed by Mary Stephen.
Who stars in Palimpsest: The Story of a Name?
The principal cast of Palimpsest: The Story of a Name includes Mary Stephen.
When was Palimpsest: The Story of a Name released and how long is it?
Palimpsest: The Story of a Name was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.