Kim Nguyen
Known for
Directing
Born
January 1, 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace
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.
Best known work
The Hummingbird Project
2019
The Measure of a Man
2015
War Witch
2012
Two Lovers and a Bear
2016
Eye on Juliet
2018
Forever Young
2022
Tout le monde en parle
2004
Truffle
2008
The Marsh
2002
The Empire of Scents
2014Filmography
TBA
Dear WorldWriter, Director
TBA
The Weight of SandDirector, Writer
2026
Une photo à Saigon : coups de feu sur deux viesDirector, Writer
2022
Forever YoungProduction Manager
2020
A Hundred Years of HappinessProducer
2019
The Hummingbird ProjectDirector, Writer, Executive Producer
2018
Eye on JulietWriter, Director
2016
Two Lovers and a BearDirector, Screenplay
2015
The Measure of a ManProduction Manager
2014
The Empire of ScentsDirector
2013
Ophelia: Love & Privacy_SettingsAnimation
2012
War WitchDirector, Producer, Screenplay
2012
Denis MarleauDirector, Writer, Editor
2010
City of ShadowsDirector, Writer
2008
TruffleDirector, Writer
2007
Happiness BoundDirector
2004
2002
The MarshDirector, Screenplay
2002
BoomerAssistant Editor