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War documentary

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam (1989): Cast

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Surname Viêt Given Name Nam is a 1989 war documentary directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà, starring Lan Trinh, Tran Thi Hein and Tran Tai Bich Yen. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Surname Viêt Given Name Nam (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
War , History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Surname Viêt Given Name Nam About?

The premise of Surname Viêt Given Name Nam without spoilers.

The documentary probes identity, collective memory and cultural narratives by examining Vietnamese reality through the experiences and histories of women who resisted both in Vietnam and the United States. In doing so, it also interrogates the politics of interview techniques and the act of documenting such stories.

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam Themes & Keywords

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  • feminist film
  • women
  • past
  • truth
  • women responsabilities
  • sexist
  • feminist art
  • sexist roles
  • march
  • socio political movement
  • sisterhood
  • dominance
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  • traditional
  • social system
  • women and girls
  • reference to everyday feminism
  • new generations
  • autonomy
  • second wave
  • gender equality
  • respect
  • male dominance
  • privilege
  • standard
  • women's social roles
  • feminist views
  • woman career
  • decision maker
  • equal pay
  • women experiences
  • feminism in literature
  • empowerment
  • emotional labor
  • empowering young women
  • care work
  • feminism goal
  • eliminating patriarchy
  • career
  • deconstruction
  • awareness
  • activism
  • change
  • cultural influence
  • challenge
  • bias
  • accountability
  • democracy
  • empower
  • choice
  • feminist person
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Cast & crew

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam Cast

Lan Trinh leads the cast, with Tran Thi Hein and Tran Tai Bich Yen. Directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Surname Viêt Given Name Nam

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From the director

More from Trịnh T. Minh-hà

More films directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà: Night Passage, A Tale of Love and Shoot for the Contents.

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Surname Viêt Given Name Nam Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “그녀의 이름은 베트남” and “姓越名南”.

Also known as
  • 그녀의 이름은 베트남
  • 姓越名南

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FAQ

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Surname Viêt Given Name Nam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Surname Viêt Given Name Nam released?

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam was released on April 1, 1989.

Who directed Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam was directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà.

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Who is in the cast of Surname Viêt Given Name Nam?

Surname Viêt Given Name Nam stars Lan Trinh, Tran Thi Hein and Tran Tai Bich Yen, among 6 credited actors.

Does Surname Viêt Given Name Nam have a post-credit scene?

No. Surname Viêt Given Name Nam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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