One Thousand Days in Saigon (2012)

Documentary short following French-Vietnamese artist Marcelino Truong on his journey back to Vietnam for the research on his 'roman graphique' 'Une si jolie petite guerre' (A Lovely Little War). Truong looks back to when his family lived in Saigon from 1961 to 1963 when his father served as a translator to then president of the Republic of Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem. The film follows Truong as he ruminates over memories, photos and films, and also conducts a host of interviews with Vietnamese relatives and officials to present a personal and long awaited Vietnamese perspective to the war.

Director: Marie-Christine Courtès
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Vivement lundi !, TVR Rennes 35 Bretagne
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

vietnam, comic book, woman director

More Films by Director: Marie-Christine Courtès
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Thousand Days in Saigon about?
Documentary short following French-Vietnamese artist Marcelino Truong on his journey back to Vietnam for the research on his 'roman graphique' 'Une si jolie petite guerre' (A Lovely Little War). Truong looks back to when his family lived in Saigon from 1961 to 1963 when his father served as a translator to then president of the Republic of Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem. The film follows Truong as he ruminates over memories, photos and films, and also conducts a host of interviews with Vietnamese relatives and officials to present a personal and long awaited Vietnamese perspective to the war.
Who directed One Thousand Days in Saigon?
One Thousand Days in Saigon was directed by Marie-Christine Courtès.
Who stars in One Thousand Days in Saigon?
One Thousand Days in Saigon stars Marcelino Truong.
How long is One Thousand Days in Saigon?
One Thousand Days in Saigon has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is One Thousand Days in Saigon?
One Thousand Days in Saigon is a Documentary film.
Where was One Thousand Days in Saigon produced?
One Thousand Days in Saigon was produced in France.