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The General And Me

The General And Me

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Over the period of 25 years the director met General Võ Nguyên Giáp, a legendary hero of Vietnam’s independence wars, a number of times. She was the first American who entered the home of the “Red Napoleon”. The fruit of this friendship is a film, personal and politically involved at the same time. Travelling across the country and talking to important figures as well as ordinary people, the director finds out more about her roots and offers the audience a unique perspective on Vietnam’s present and past.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

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Release Date

29 May 2017

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tiana Alexandra

Tiana Alexandra

Self

Võ Nguyên Giáp

Võ Nguyên Giáp

Self

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