Việt Linh
Directing
- Born
- December 3, 1952 (age 73) · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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 her characters in a sensitive and realistic manner. Between 1980 and 1985, she studied at the VGIK in the former Soviet Union, graduating in 1985. She then began working for Vietnam's state-owned Giải Phóng Film Studio in Ho Chi Minh City. She has completed seven feature films since 1986 and is currently involved in editing books about cinema for Vietnamese readers. Her 1999 film, The Building, was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 2018Ở Đây Có Nắng Writer, Original Story
- 2015Yellow Flowers On the Green Grass Writer
- 2002Me Thao: The Legendary Age Director
- 1999The Building Director, Writer
- 1992Devil's Mark Director
- 1990The Bitter Taste of Love Writer
- 1988Travelling Circus Director
- 1987The Trial Needs a Judge Director, Writer
- 1986The Birds Sang in a Tranquil Place Director