Dream in Hanoi, A

Synopsis: Documentary film. Twenty five years after the end of the Vietnam War, two theatre companies, one American and one Vietnamese, collaborate to stage the first production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Vietnam. The film follows the actors, directors and technicians from both countries as they struggle to surmount obstacles of language, culture and ideology on their journey to the opening night at Hanoi’s Opera House. The film features Vietnam’s renowned Central Dramatic Company of Vietnam.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2002
Notes: In English and Vietnamese with English subtitles.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: cultural influences; drama production; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); United States of America; Vietnam; Rehearsals

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Notes: Bullfrog Films is a major US publisher of DVDs and videos about the environment. ‘Environment’ is defined broadly and the collection includes programmes on ecology, energy, agriculture, indigenous peoples, women’s studies, genetics, marine biology, sustainable development, community regeneration, economics, ethics, and conflict resolution. In recent years they have released many films about developing countries, globalisation, changing gender roles and human rights. Styles range from animation to drama and from personal essay to investigative documentary. Bullfrog also distributes the performing arts films from Rhombus Media.

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