Kim Nguyen
- Born
- January 1, 1974 (52 years old)
- Place of birth
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Biography
Kim Nguyen has gained international recognition for his films, which are known for their atmospheric visual style, and elements of fantasy and magic realism. He is perhaps best known for his fourth feature, Rebelle (War Witch, 2012), a harrowing portrait of child soldiers in sub-Saharan Africa. It received numerous honours including 10 Canadian Screen Awards and eight Jutra Awards — including trophies for best director and screenplay at both galas — and an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
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Known for
Filmography
- —Dear WorldDear WorldFilm · Writer, Director
- —The Weight of SandFilm · Director, Writer
- 2026Une photo à Saigon : coups de feu sur deux viesFilm · Director, Writer
- 2022Forever YoungFilm · Production Manager★ 5.7
- 2020A Hundred Years of HappinessFilm · Producer
- 2019The Hummingbird ProjectFilm · Director, Writer, Executive Producer★ 6.2
- 2018Eye on JulietFilm · Director, Writer★ 6.5
- 2016Two Lovers and a BearFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 6.5
- 2015The Measure of a ManFilm · Production Manager★ 6.6
- 2014The Empire of ScentsFilm · Director
- 2013Ophelia: Love & Privacy_SettingsFilm · Animation
- 2012War WitchFilm · Producer, Director, Screenplay★ 6.6
- 2012Denis MarleauFilm · Writer, Editor, Director
- 2010City of ShadowsFilm · Writer, Director
- 2008TruffleFilm · Director, Writer
- 2007Happiness BoundFilm · Director
- 2002The MarshFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 2002BoomerFilm · Assistant Editor
