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Khương Mễ

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Khương Mễ

Born July 15, 1916 · Châu Dôc, An Giang, Vietnam

Died June 29, 2004 · aged 87

Merited Artist Khương Mễ (15th July 1916 - 15th June 2004) was a Vietnamese cinematographer and documentarist. Hailed as “the Lumière of Đồng Tháp Mười”, he is one of the greatest and most influential figures in early Vietnamese cinema as well as the person who laid the foundation for filmmaking in post-war South Vietnam. During the 60s and 70s, he successfully developed a series of low-budget man…

Known For

A Phu and His WifeA Phu and His Wife · 1961
A Phu and His Wife
★ 8.51961
MovieDrama
To pay off her family’s debts, Mị is forced to marry the son of her Hmong village’s ruthless patriarch. When the constant abuse and beatings become unbearable for the young girl, she plans to escape with a stranger held captive by her husband.
Two SoldiersTwo Soldiers · 1962
Two Soldiers
1962
MovieDramaWar
At the 17th ParallelAt the 17th Parallel · 1965
At the 17th Parallel
1965
MovieDrama
Two North Vietnamese soldiers are assigned to guard the entry gate at the 17th parallel demilitarised zone, and quickly acquaint themselves with the other side’s chief guard.
Fire in the WoodsFire in the Woods · 1966
Fire in the Woods
1966
MovieWar
In mid-1960s, groups of American paratroopers arrive at a Hmong village near the Vietnam-Laos border. Among the troops are former villagers who collaborated with the French; having returned home , they seek to win over the village’s support.
The Legend of My ChauThe Legend of My Chau · 1992
The Legend of My Chau
1992
MovieDramaHistory
A film adaptation of the legend of Princess My Chau
White SmokeWhite Smoke · 1962
White Smoke
1962
MovieDrama
The conflict between a group of workers and the manager as they struggle to maximize the production in a cement factory in the 60s
The Secrets BeneathThe Secrets Beneath · 1986
The Secrets Beneath
1986
MovieActionCrime
A police officer receives a worn-out and traumatised woman who begs him to take actions against a ruthless man that ruined her life, and only gives his moniker, Tín Mã Nàm, meaning “crazy horse” in Cantonese. As the officer sets out to search for Tín Mã Nàm, a network of intricate crimes, espionage and bloody murders beyond his imagination begins to unfold.
Cards on the Table: Wreath on the GraveCards on the Table: Wreath on the Grave · 1987
Cards on the Table: Wreath on the Grave
1987
MovieWarAction
The year 1963 drags on heavily. Rumors about the US-backed coup are spreading. Ngo Dinh Diem's ​​government continues to suffer from a severe loss of popularity that is still worsening. Two lots of trafficked drugs from the Golden Triangle to South Vietnam have vanished into thin air. Luan sets out on what may be his final collaboration with Ngo Dinh Nhu.

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