Surname Viêt Given Name Nam (1989)
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.
Director: Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 1, 1989
Cast
- Tran Thi Hein - Self
- Ngo Kim Nhuy - Self
- Khien Lai - Self
- Tran Tai Bich Yen - Self
- Lan Trinh - Self
- Sue Whitfield - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kathleen Beeler
Editing: Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Production: Women Make Movies
Country: United States of America, Vietnam
Language: English, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: en
Keywords
vietnam war, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Surname Viêt Given Name Nam stars Tran Thi Hein, Ngo Kim Nhuy, Khien Lai, Tran Tai Bich Yen, Lan Trinh, Sue Whitfield.
- How long is Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?
- Surname Viêt Given Name Nam has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?
- Surname Viêt Given Name Nam is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Surname Viêt Given Name Nam produced?
- Surname Viêt Given Name Nam was produced in United States of America, Vietnam.