Forgetting Vietnam
Synopsis
“It all begins with two”: departure/return, earth/water, history/tourism… Starting from the ancient myth of Vietnam’s foundation – a battle between two dragons – and from the balance between earth and water that defines the country geographically, Trinh Minh-ha composes a palimpsest of words and images filmed in 1995 in Hi-8 video, then in HD in 2012. Words, superimposed, come and go like a graphic ballet that adds a layer to the archaeology visible in the landscape, a mix of ancient traditions and authoritarian attempts to eradicate them.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinéma du Réel
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trịnh T. Minh-hà
- Screenplay & Story
- Trịnh T. Minh-hà
- Original Title
- Forgetting Vietnam
- Country of Origin
- Germany, South Korea, United States of America, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Moongift Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Jean-Paul Bourdier
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Paul Bourdier
Producer
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Writer
Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Forgetting Vietnam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forgetting Vietnam
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What is Forgetting Vietnam about?
“It all begins with two”: departure/return, earth/water, history/tourism… Starting from the ancient myth of Vietnam’s foundation – a battle between two dragons – and from the balance between earth and water that defines the country geographically, Trinh Minh-ha composes a palimpsest of words and images filmed in 1995 in Hi-8 video, then in HD in 2012. Words, superimposed, come and go like a graphic ballet that adds a layer to the archaeology visible in the landscape, a mix of ancient traditions and authoritarian attempts to eradicate them.
Who directed Forgetting Vietnam?
Forgetting Vietnam was directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà.
Who stars in Forgetting Vietnam?
The principal cast of Forgetting Vietnam includes Not specified.
When was Forgetting Vietnam released and how long is it?
Forgetting Vietnam was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.