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1967116 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

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Far from Vietnam

1967116 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

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Seven filmmakers present their support for the North-Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War in a 116-minute film released in 1967.

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Seven filmmakers present their support for the North-Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War in a 116-minute film released in 1967.

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Agnès Vardadirector

Joris Ivensdirector

Alain Resnaisdirector

Chris Markerdirector

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Jean-Luc Godard, Chris Marker, and Agnès Varda contribute to a collective work that presents the Vietnam War from the perspective of the North Vietnamese army. Released in 1967, "Far from Vietnam" consists of seven segments, each directed by a different filmmaker. The documentary features a mix of footage and commentary, reflecting the sentiments of the directors regarding the conflict. Produced in Belgium and France, it includes dialogue in French, English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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See works by Godard and Varda on Vietnam.
Find out how filmmakers reacted to the Vietnam War.
Meet the voices of 1960s anti-war sentiment.

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The film consists of seven segments by different directors.
It was produced in 1967, during the height of the Vietnam War.
The film has a total duration of 116 minutes.
It features languages including French, English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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Vietnam War historyFrench New Wave cinemaPolitical activism

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Who directed the documentary Far from Vietnam?

Far from Vietnam was directed by Jean-Luc Godard, Joris Ivens, Claude Lelouch, Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, and Agnès Varda.

What year was Far from Vietnam released?

Far from Vietnam was released in 1967.

What countries produced Far from Vietnam?

The documentary was produced in Belgium and France.

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