The Way to My Father’s Village (1988)
In the fall of 1986, Richard Fung made his first visit to his father's birthplace, a village in southern Guangdong, China. This experimental documentary examines the way children of immigrants relate to the land of their parents, and focuses on the ongoing subjective construction of history and memory. The Way to My Father's Village juxtaposes the son's search for his own historical roots, and his father's avoidance of his cultural heritage.
Director: Richard Fung
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
archive footage, documentary, experimental documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Way to My Father’s Village about?
- In the fall of 1986, Richard Fung made his first visit to his father's birthplace, a village in southern Guangdong, China. This experimental documentary examines the way children of immigrants relate to the land of their parents, and focuses on the ongoing subjective construction of history and memory. The Way to My Father's Village juxtaposes the son's search for his own historical roots, and his father's avoidance of his cultural heritage.
- Who directed The Way to My Father’s Village?
- The Way to My Father’s Village was directed by Richard Fung.
- How long is The Way to My Father’s Village?
- The Way to My Father’s Village has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is The Way to My Father’s Village?
- The Way to My Father’s Village is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Way to My Father’s Village produced?
- The Way to My Father’s Village was produced in Canada.