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Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell - Expat Cinema

Impressive piece of slow cinema about Thien, who travels from Saigon to his native village to bury his deceased sister-in-law - a spiritual journey of discovery.

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Deze voorstelling maakt deel uit van Rialto Filmclub met als gastspreker deze maand Ernst-Jan Pfauth.

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell

In an outdoor bar in noisy Saigon, Thien, who is doubting his faith, is talking to some friends about the meaning of life, when a short distance away there is a serious motorbike accident. He later discovers that his sister-in-law Hanh was killed in that accident. It is now up to Thien to bring the coffin containing Hanh's body back to the village where not only she but also Thien himself was born. Hanh's five-year-old son Dao goes along, of course. He knows he is going to meet his ex-lover Thao there, while somewhere there must also be his brother Tam, Hanh's husband, the man who once abandoned her and Dao. Along the way, Thien meets many people who give him new insights - the journey becomes a spiritual exploration.

This feature debut by Thien An Pham is slow cinema at its best. With long takes, thoughtful zooms and unhurried editing, the Vietnamese director immerses the viewer in Thien's experiences. It earned him the Camera d'Or at Cannes, among other awards.