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BUFFALO BOY : Global Lens Collection

A Film by ANguyen-Vô Nghiem-Minh

98 minutes, color, Vietnam, 2004, Vietnamese w/English Subtitles


In this powerful coming-of-age story set in rural 1940s Vietnam, a young man takes up with a rough band of nomadic buffalo herders and discovers freedom, violence and love - but also secrets about his past that will change his life forever.


"This beautiful film offers a rare, poetic glimpse of life in rural Vietnam" - TV GUIDE

"Luscious, hypnotic rhythm" - BOSTON PHOENIX

"Overwhelming physical beauty" - THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Shot to perfection!" - CITY PAGES (MINNEAPOLIS)

"Deceptively simple...beautifully shot...filled with wonder!" - THE NEW YORK TIMES

WINNER! - YOUTH JURY AWARD
LOCARNO FILM FESTIVAL

WINNER! - GOLDEN UNICORN- BEST FEATURE FILM
AMIENS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

WINNER! - SILVER HUGO- BEST NEW DIRECTOR
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

DVD Special Features
Interview with Director • Photo Gallery • Discussion Guide • Director's Statement & Biography

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