States General of Documentary Film
Lussas, France | 2019
SYNOPSIS
The villagers like to visit Dr Thi because they trust him. Most of his patients are over seventy years old. Though time has past, war sequels remain vivid. “Talking helps to relieve the pain” says Doctor Thi. The camera never leaves the precincts of the clinic where patients are filmed like the characters of an ancient theater play.
CREDIT
Director: Nguyễn Minh Kỳ
Genre: Documentary
Production: Varan Việt Nam
Cinematography: Nguyễn Minh Kỳ
Sound: Dung Trần
Editing: Nguyễn Thị Thắm
REWARDS, FESTIVALS AND DIFFUSIONS
Festival dei Popoli International Documentary Film Festival
Florence (Italy) | 2012
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