Storyline
Documentary short following French-Vietnamese artist Marcelino Truong on his journey back to Vietnam for the research on his 'roman graphique' 'Une si jolie petite guerre' (A Lovely Little War). Truong looks back to when his family lived in Saigon from 1961 to 1963 when his father served as a translator to then president of the Republic of Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem. The film follows Truong as he ruminates over memories, photos and films, and also conducts a host of interviews with Vietnamese relatives and officials to present a personal and long awaited Vietnamese perspective to the war.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Marcelino Truong
Marcelino Truong
Frequently Asked Questions
One Thousand Days in Saigon was released on October 1, 2012.
The runtime of One Thousand Days in Saigon is 53m.
One Thousand Days in Saigon is a Documentary movie.
One Thousand Days in Saigon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
One Thousand Days in Saigon was directed by Marie-Christine Courtès.
The main cast of One Thousand Days in Saigon includes Marcelino Truong.
One Thousand Days in Saigon is originally in English.