Vietnam War Films
Over 600 Feature, Made-For-Tv, Pilot and Short Movies, 1939-1992 (livre en anglais)
Sous la direction de Jean-Jacques Malo et Tony Williams
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This is the filmography. There are 137 Vietnamese films not before noted in the literature. The French coverage is of course comprehensive. As for the U.S., the so-called covert Vietnam films (Soldier Blue, Little Big Man, etc.) that treat the war in an indirect or allegorical way are covered in addition to the mainstream movies.
Each entry includes title, alternate titles, year of release, country, studio, credits (director, producer, screenplay, editor, music, cast), availability on video, major themes, plot synopses, and critical commentary on the film and its relevance to Vietnam. The cooperation of the Office of the General Secretary of the Vietnamese Filmmakers’ Association and the Vietnamese material from the years 1959 through 1989.
À propos des auteurs :
Jean-Jacques Malo studied at the Université de Nantes, France and Birmingham University, England. He taught at the University of Wales in Cardiff, and the University of Washington in Seattle and has been teaching at the IUT de l’Université de Nantes since 2001. His research on Vietnam encompasses films as well as published translations of Vietnam War poetry into French.
Tony Williams is an associate professor of cinema studies at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Revue de Presse :
"comprehensive scope and international outlook…. Inclusion is far-reaching…none [of the competition] is as extensive…a worthy selection"—Booklist; "most comprehensive…recommended"—Choice; "highly recommended"—Classic Images; "exhaustive…the analysis accompanying each film is excellent"—C&RL News; "ground-breaking"—Third World Resources; "insightful"—Reference & Research Book News.
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