About
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
Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom2026 · Director
Forever Young2022 · Production Manager
A Hundred Years of Happiness2020 · Producer
The Hummingbird Project2019 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Eye on Juliet2018 · Writer, Director
Two Lovers and a Bear2016 · Director, Screenplay
The Measure of a Man2015 · Production Manager
The Empire of Scents2014 · Director
Ophelia: Love & Privacy_Settings2013 · Animation
War Witch2012 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
Denis Marleau2012 · Director, Writer, Editor
City of Shadows2010 · Director, Writer
Truffle2008 · Director, Writer
Happiness Bound2007 · Director
The Marsh2002 · Director, Screenplay
Boomer2002 · Assistant Editor