Dust and Metal
Archive film still from the Vietnam Film Institute
Synopsis
DUST & METAL (CAT BUI & KIM LOAI) brings together for the first time a live cinema documentary featuring past and present stories of freedom in Vietnam. With a population of 97 million, and 45 million registered motorbikes (the highest in South East Asia) that’s almost one bike for every two people. The urban roads and ‘hem’ alleys are only accessible by two-wheels. These roads are awash with the transportation of goods of all types and sizes on the back of motorbikes, including washing machines, entire families, and chickens. The sounds of engines and horns create a symphony of Vietnamese life. In a unique partnership with the Vietnam Film Institute, archive film is edited alongside contemporary footage and a live score composed/performed by Vietnamese artist Xo Xinh.
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2022 - Rhythms - World premiere
http://www.dustandmetal.com
Details
- Year
- 2022
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 82 min
- Format
- Mixed: Digitised archive film from various film formats; 4K; HD
- Director
- Esther Johnson
- Producer
- Lisa Brook, Esther Johnson
- Co-Producer
- TPD, Vietnam Film Institute
- Executive Producer
- British Council
- Editor
- Esther Johnson
- Screenwriter
- Esther Johnson
- Director of Photography
- TPD, Esther Johnson, Cory Holodnyj
- Sound
- Nhung Nguyen
- Music
- Xo Xinh
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 5th June 2022
