Tag Archives: Viet film wave

Faces seen at ViFF’s opening night

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Bolsavik

Celebrity par excellence: Even the TV reporter/host wanted to take a souvenir picture with Dustin Nguyen. To the right above is Thang Dinh Nguyen, the head of Boat People S.O.S. who will be on a ViFF panel discussion. In the … Continue reading →

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Today at ViFF: “Operation Babylift” documentary + 2 shorts programs

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Bolsavik

An amazing documentary film following the lives of orphans airlifted out of Vietnam in the waning days of the war will have its World Premiere at ViFF tonight, 7:30pm, at the Bowers Museum. Following the showing will be a panel … Continue reading →

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The Rebel showing free at Bowers Museum tonight

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Bolsavik

The award-winning film “The Rebel” is showing in a special engagement, free admission, at the Bowers Museum tonight, in celebration of a successful DVD launch. The film, directed by OC Viet Charlie Nguyen, is being released on DVD by Dynasty, … Continue reading →

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Viet director’s “Bookie” at Comic-Con

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Bolsavik

If you’re going to the Comic-Con in San Diego tomorrow Thursday, check out the short film “Bookie” by Viet director Bao Tran. The 19-minute gem is a love story set in a noir crime tale. For someone who didn’t even … Continue reading →

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“Rebel” coming in September

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Bolsavik

The real DVD of “The Rebel” (not the bad-sound, missing-lines illegal pirated copy that’s been selling in all the Vietnamese stores) will come out on September 30, distributed by the Weinstein Company under its “Dragon Dynasty” label. Set in the … Continue reading →

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N.Y. Post quoted ultimate compliment for Viet filmmaker

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Bolsavik

In a story about the New York Asian Film Festival here, the N.Y. Post quoted what must be the ultimate compliment for “The Rebel” (Vietnamese: Dong Mau Anh Hung), a historical action film shot in Vietnam by a group of Vietnamese-American filmmakers. Set … Continue reading →

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Viet short “Bookie” showing at Seattle International Film Fest

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Bolsavik

An awesome little piece of cinematic artwork is showing this Sunday and Tuesday at the Seattle International Film Festival. “Bookie,” a 19-minute gem by Vietnamese-American director Bao Tran, will be shown at the following time and place: WHEN: Sunday June … Continue reading →

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“Viet Film Wave” at Bowers Museum, tomorrow Friday

Posted on May 8, 2008 by The Bolsavik

If you’re into modern films, especially Viet films that don’t look like copies of Hong Kong or Korean soaps, check out this press release from VAALA and the Bowers Museum (2002 N. Main St, Santa Ana , CA 92706):   … Continue reading →

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