Fifth Cinema (2018)

Fifth Cinema (2018) poster

Explores a subjective understanding of the artist’s homeland, Vietnam. Nguyen interrogates local, official histories and external viewpoints on Vietnam, together with the wider ideals of women and men, the role of the artist in society, and the landscape as metaphor. The 55-minute video proposes a homegrown authority that is derived from the artist’s own culture, expanding the concept of "Fourth Cinema," which was originally conceived by Māori filmmaker Barry Barclay in the 1990s. According to Barclay, “Fourth Cinema” is a cinema by, about, and for indigenous peoples defined in opposition to the framework of First (American), Second (Art House) and Third (Third World) Cinema.

Director: Nguyễn Trinh Thi
Runtime: 55 min
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Country: Vietnam
Language: English, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi
More Films by Director: Nguyễn Trinh Thi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fifth Cinema about?
Explores a subjective understanding of the artist’s homeland, Vietnam. Nguyen interrogates local, official histories and external viewpoints on Vietnam, together with the wider ideals of women and men, the role of the artist in society, and the landscape as metaphor. The 55-minute video proposes a homegrown authority that is derived from the artist’s own culture, expanding the concept of "Fourth Cinema," which was originally conceived by Māori filmmaker Barry Barclay in the 1990s. According to Barclay, “Fourth Cinema” is a cinema by, about, and for indigenous peoples defined in opposition to the framework of First (American), Second (Art House) and Third (Third World) Cinema.
Who directed Fifth Cinema?
Fifth Cinema was directed by Nguyễn Trinh Thi.
How long is Fifth Cinema?
Fifth Cinema has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
Where was Fifth Cinema produced?
Fifth Cinema was produced in Vietnam.