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New Wave

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Mile-high hair. Synthesized music. Underground parties. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese new wave until she rediscovered a hidden past.

Critics Reviews

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Ryan Lattanzio IndieWire “New Wave” is piercing in its unveiling of the cycle of blame that came out of the Vietnam War. Rated: B Oct 26, 2024 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film New Wave manages to find a middle ground allowing us all our faults and a real chance at reconciliation. Rated: B+ Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex With wall-to-wall music pumping through the movie, it’s easy to fall into the vibe. The beats, bells, and sounds create a beautiful soundscape for New Wave. Rated: 8/10 Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Calvin Law The Asian Cut Ai crafts a moving, deeply personal story not just of her own experience with Vietnam’s New Wave and being a Vietnamese diaspora child, but integrating the experiences of others. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Tim Tran Willamette Week A must-see cultural archive, come with tissues in tow for this certified tearjerker. Jun 11, 2025 Full Review Josiah Teal Film Threat New Wave is a cool, endearing documentary worthy of its festival accolades. Rated: 8/10 Mar 17, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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JL W I hope this movie becomes widely available. It is excellent, so beautifully made. It has everything-- humor, wit, and deep emotion. It is historical and personal, about so many human and cultural experiences. Love, longing, loss, creativity, survival, community, and a kind of enlightenment/freedom. Highest recommendation . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Elizabeth Ai

Director

Elizabeth Ai

Actor

Elizabeth Ai

Writer

Elizabeth Ai

Producer

Rachel Sine

Producer

Geeta Gandbhir

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Mile-high hair. Synthesized music. Underground parties. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese new wave until she rediscovered a hidden past.
Director
Elizabeth Ai
Producer
Elizabeth Ai, Rachel Sine
Screenwriter
Elizabeth Ai, Elizabeth Ai
Distributor
Cinereach
Production Co
New Wave Productions
Genre
Documentary, History, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 28m