Surname Viêt Given Name Nam
Synopsis
The film evolves around questions of identity, popular memory and culture. While focusing on aspects of Vietnamese reality as seen through the lives and history of women resistance in Vietnam and in the U.S, it raises questions on the politics of interviewing and documenting.
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Cinematheque KOFA(Korean Film Archive)
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trịnh T. Minh-hà
- Screenplay & Story
- Trịnh T. Minh-hà
- Original Title
- Surname Viêt Given Name Nam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Women Make Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Kathleen Beeler
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Paul Bourdier
Production Design
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Director
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Editor
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Writer
Kathleen Beeler
Director of Photography
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What is Surname Viêt Given Name Nam about?
The film evolves around questions of identity, popular memory and culture. While focusing on aspects of Vietnamese reality as seen through the lives and history of women resistance in Vietnam and in the U.S, it raises questions on the politics of interviewing and documenting.
Who directed Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?
Surname Viêt Given Name Nam was directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà.
Who stars in Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?
The principal cast of Surname Viêt Given Name Nam includes Tran Thi Hein, Ngo Kim Nhuy, Khien Lai, Tran Tai Bich Yen, Lan Trinh.
When was Surname Viêt Given Name Nam released and how long is it?
Surname Viêt Given Name Nam was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.