Kim Lân

Kim Lân

Kim Lân (real name Nguyễn Văn Tài, b. 1 August 1920 in Bắc Ninh Province - 20 July 2007) was a Vietnamese writer and actor. He received no formal training in writing but managed to publish his first novel, "Son of a Concubine" (Đứa Con Người Vợ Lẽ, 1941) when he was just 21 years old. He later wrote a series of short stories based on his personal recollections and experiences with country life. His works celebrate the simple yet refined lifestyle of the rural poor and their pastimes. Kim Lân received acclaim for works such as Làng (Village), published in 1949; Nên Vợ Nên Chồng (Becoming Husband and Wife), 1955; and Con Chó Xấu Xí (The Freakish Dog), 1960; in all of which he portrayed, with deep empathy as well as a sensitive eye for hope and humor, Vietnamese peasants' miseries under feudalism and colonialism. Kim Lân was awarded the State Prize in 2001 for his contribution to the nation's literature. Kim Lân is also remembered as an actor in film and theater, with his most famous role being Old Hạc (Lão Hạc) in "Once Upon a Time in Vũ Đại Village" (Làng Vũ Đại ngày ấy, d. Phạm Văn Khoa, 1982).

  • Title: Kim Lân
  • Popularity: 0.001
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1920-08-01
  • Place of Birth: Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
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  • Also Known As: Nguyễn Văn Tài
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Kim Lân Movies

  • 1981
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    Mrs. Dau

    Mrs. Dau

    1 1981 HD

    Based on the novel "When the light is out" by Ngô Tất Tố. Under the cruel domination of the French Indochina, a woman has to sell her...

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  • 1982
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    Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village

    Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village

    1 1982 HD

    Thứ, a teacher in an impoverished village of French occupied Vietnam, witnesses the daily tragedies and hardships his neighborhood has to endure. A...

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  • 1984
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    Silent Soldiers

    Silent Soldiers

    1 1984 HD

    Silent Soldiers tells the stories of soldiers on the battlefield. The film is set amongst the opening of the campaign against Buon Ma Thuot. The...

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  • 1984
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    Birds Return

    Birds Return

    1 1984 HD

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