The General And Me
Synopsis
Over the period of 25 years the director met General Võ Nguyên Giáp, a legendary hero of Vietnam’s independence wars, a number of times. She was the first American who entered the home of the “Red Napoleon”. The fruit of this friendship is a film, personal and politically involved at the same time. Travelling across the country and talking to important figures as well as ordinary people, the director finds out more about her roots and offers the audience a unique perspective on Vietnam’s present and past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiana Alexandra
- Screenplay & Story
- Tiana Alexandra, Stirling Silliphant
- Original Title
- The General And Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Vietnam, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiana Alexandra
Tiana Alexandra, Stirling Silliphant
Christopher Hampton
Department Leadership Roster
Tiana Alexandra
Writer
Stirling Silliphant
Writer
Christopher Hampton
Producer
Tiana Alexandra
Director
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What is The General And Me about?
Over the period of 25 years the director met General Võ Nguyên Giáp, a legendary hero of Vietnam’s independence wars, a number of times. She was the first American who entered the home of the “Red Napoleon”. The fruit of this friendship is a film, personal and politically involved at the same time. Travelling across the country and talking to important figures as well as ordinary people, the director finds out more about her roots and offers the audience a unique perspective on Vietnam’s present and past.
Who directed The General And Me?
The General And Me was directed by Tiana Alexandra.
Who stars in The General And Me?
The principal cast of The General And Me includes Tiana Alexandra, Võ Nguyên Giáp.
When was The General And Me released and how long is it?
The General And Me was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.