Synopsis
The most famous film by theorist and filmmaker Trinh T. Minh-ha is an intricate collage of the experiences of generations of Vietnamese women, both in Vietnam and the United States, weaving together archival footage, testimonies, reenactments, poetry, and folk songs. This convergence of voices rejects endorsing a dominant narrative, instead questioning the concept of nationhood and the myths that shape a country. Her exploration addresses issues of collective memory, the politics of body representation, and the nature of documentary, all while focusing on the unique presence of these women on screen. (C.I.)
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Trinh T. Minh-ha
Trinh T. Minh-ha is a filmmaker, social theorist, and writer. She has directed films such as “Reassemblage” (1982), “Surname Viet Given Name Nam” (1989), and “Shoot for The Contents” (1991). She is the author of influential works on feminism, colonialism, and aesthetics, such as “Woman, Native, Other”. She currently teaches at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in film and feminist studies.
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