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Hair, paper, water… (Minh Quy Truong, Nicolas Graux)

Hair, paper, water…

Wed 10 Jun 19:10
Studio 5
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10 Jun
19:10
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This documentary follows the life of Cao Thị Hậu as she teaches her grandchildren the endangered Rục language, word by word, memory by memory. Shot on 16mm, the film’s grainy, textured images evoke intimacy and the passage of time. As Hậu ventures toward Saigon, the film shifts from quiet observation to tender reflection. Everyday gestures, plants, and remedies gain emotional weight, forming a poetic, sensory family portrait that celebrates the persistence of language and culture through careful transmission.

Direction
Minh Quy Truong, Nicolas Graux
Duration
71 min
Year
2025
Country
BE/FR/VN
Language
Rục/Vietnamese
Subtitles
French/Dutch
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