Forgetting Vietnam (2016)
“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.
Director: Trịnh T. Minh-hà
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 22, 2016
Screenplay
Production: Moongift Films
Country: Germany, South Korea, United States of America, Vietnam
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How long is Forgetting Vietnam?
- Forgetting Vietnam has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Forgetting Vietnam?
- Forgetting Vietnam is a Documentary film.
- Where was Forgetting Vietnam produced?
- Forgetting Vietnam was produced in Germany, South Korea, United States of America, Vietnam.