Kim Nguyen
Directing
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.
Filmography
Production & Directing (32)
2026
2022
Forever YoungProduction Manager
5.7
2020
A Hundred Years of HappinessProducer
2.5
2019
The Hummingbird ProjectDirector
6.2
2019
The Hummingbird ProjectWriter
6.2
2019
The Hummingbird ProjectExecutive Producer
6.2
2018
Eye on JulietDirector
6.5
2018
Eye on JulietWriter
6.5
2016
Two Lovers and a BearDirector
6.5
2016
Two Lovers and a BearScreenplay
6.5
2015
The Measure of a ManProduction Manager
6.6
2014
The Empire of ScentsDirector
6.0
2013
Ophelia: Love & Privacy_SettingsAnimation
2012
War WitchProducer
6.6
2012
War WitchDirector
6.6
2012
War WitchScreenplay
6.6
2012
Denis MarleauWriter
2012
Denis MarleauEditor
2012
Denis MarleauDirector
2010
City of ShadowsWriter
5.5
2010
City of ShadowsDirector
5.5
2008
TruffleDirector
6.0
2008
TruffleWriter
6.0
2007
Happiness BoundDirector
2.0
2002
The MarshDirector
7.0
2002
The MarshScreenplay
7.0
2002
BoomerAssistant Editor
6.0
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Dear WorldWriter
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Dear WorldDirector
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The Weight of SandDirector
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The Weight of SandWriter