Việt Linh

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Việt Linh

Born December 3, 1952 · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (age 73)

Việt Linh (b. Nguyễn Việt Linh in Ho Chi Minh City, 1952) is a prominent Vietnamese film director. She currently lives and works in Paris, France. Her films have been shown in Vietnam, France, the United States and Australia. Việt Linh crafts allegorical films about the history and changing social situations of her country. Often drawing inspiration from literature, Việt Linh treats the fate of he…

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The Birds Sang in a Tranquil PlaceThe Birds Sang in a Tranquil Place · 1986
The Birds Sang in a Tranquil Place
1986
MovieDrama
After the war a young woman from Saigon goes to the countryside at the call of the government to teach love of country to the local people. There she finds that she doesn't really believe in what she teaches, that she's not really interested in the butterflies and birds of the poems she recites and is terribly bored in the countryside.
The Trial Needs a JudgeThe Trial Needs a Judge · 1987
The Trial Needs a Judge
1987
MovieDrama
No one can understand why a successful and seemingly happily married actress killed herself, but some think that it has to do with what happened to her during the war.
Travelling CircusTravelling Circus · 1988
Travelling Circus
7.41988
MovieDrama
A small traveling circus from Hanoi arrives at a village struck down by famine, trying to sell magic and dreams.
Yellow Flowers On the Green GrassYellow Flowers On the Green Grass · 2015
Yellow Flowers On the Green Grass
6.92015
MovieDrama
After and act of violence leaves his brother Tuong paralyzed, Thieu discovers the true meaning of brotherhood.
The BuildingThe Building · 1999
The Building
9.01999
MovieDrama
On May 1, 1975 with Viet Cong troops march through Saigon celebrating their victory. Tham, caretaker of Victory Hotel, a relatively small establishment in downtown Saigon, nervously observes these celebrations. The owners have fled Saigon and the hotel is to be requisitioned by the new government. Tham wonders what his fate will be under the new regime. The next day he is told that that the hotel is to be transformed into a collective flat for the Viet Cong cadre and their families now entering the city. Tham is not hostile to this but is concerned about his place in the new set up. Will he still have a job? Will he be treated as an enemy?
The Bitter Taste of LoveThe Bitter Taste of Love · 1990
The Bitter Taste of Love
8.01990
MovieRomanceDrama
In post-war Vietnam, a talented piano student and doctor in training begin a doomed love affair.
Me Thao: The Legendary AgeMe Thao: The Legendary Age · 2002
Me Thao: The Legendary Age
3.82002
MovieDramaHistory
In early 20th century Vietnam, a nobleman scorns everything Western after his beautiful fiance dies in an auto wreck and forces the poor villagers to destroy all their "modern" possessions. Loosely based on the novel "Chùa Đàn" by Nguyễn Tuân
Ở Đây Có NắngỞ Đây Có Nắng · 2018
Ở Đây Có Nắng
2018
MovieFamily
One day, Tung Nhan was shocked to discover that he had an illegitimate son with his ex-lover many years ago. If he admitted the child, he would be involved in a scandal, and his career as a famous TV show MC/director could be ruined. But remembering that he was also an orphan, Tung Nhan decided not to let his son be alone. Unfair things started to happen when father and son reunited...

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