Funan

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Funan

Released Jun 7, 2019

1h 24m

Drama

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28 Reviews

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Nina Li Coomes

Chicago Reader

Luminous and immersive, at times overwhelmingly so, this film is a realist's ode to the hope that remains after one has survived the unimaginable.

Mar 25, 2020

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

It's an education suitable for both children ready to see the world's shadows, and for adults who may still not comprehend Southeast Asian history beyond the Vietnam War.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 20, 2019

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

"Funan" is a stunning piece of animation in which the beauty of the visuals and the horror of the situation are inextricably intertwined.

Jun 14, 2019

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Ally Ham

Video Librarian Magazine

Funan explores what it is to be human through both the most intense sorrows and the smallest of triumphs.

Jul 12, 2024

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Luke Gorham

In Review Online

Yet, for all this narrative convenience, Do manages to lead his intimate portrait toward an affecting crescendo.

Jul 30, 2020

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Christopher L. Inoa

Hyperallergic

This film is a beautiful and moving tribute not just to Do's mother, but also to Cambodia and its people.

Feb 26, 2020

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One of the best movies I have ever watched

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Beautiful and touching movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Absolutely magnific cinematography. This movie takes us on a trip through pain, suffering, shock and a bit of an history lesson in an amazing display of simple but gorgeous animation complete with a perfect soundtrack. With a touching story that you'll feel absorbed to and an amazing pacing this movie will leave you hanging on every breath. The environment and tone though were what amazed me the most. Denis Do manages to deliver a nation wide "experience" with a very intense intimacy in a delightful contrast that most directors can't ever acomplish. A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Accurate and dark - but how else could this horror be depicted? Not your Disney animation.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Director: Denis Do
Producer: Sébastien Onomo, David Grumbach, Louise Genis-Cosserat, Annemie Degryse
Screenwriter: Elise Trinh, Denis Do, Magali Pouzol
Distributor: GKIDS
Production Co: Les Films d'Ici, Juliette Films, Lunanime
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 7, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.5K
Runtime: 1h 24m

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