Kim Nguyen
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1974
- Birthplace
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
The Weight of Sand TBA
Director, Writer
- Dear World
Dear World TBA
Writer, Director
Une photo à Saigon : coups de feu sur deux vies 2026
Director, Writer
Forever Young 2022
Production Manager
A Hundred Years of Happiness 2020
Producer
The Hummingbird Project 2019
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Eye on Juliet 2018
Writer, Director
Two Lovers and a Bear 2016
Director, Screenplay
The Measure of a Man 2015
Production Manager
The Empire of Scents 2014
Director
Ophelia: Love & Privacy_Settings 2013
Animation
War Witch 2012
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Denis Marleau 2012
Director, Writer, Editor
City of Shadows 2010
Director, Writer
Truffle 2008
Director, Writer
Happiness Bound 2007
Director
The Marsh 2002
Director, Screenplay
Boomer 2002
Assistant Editor
Credits from TMDB.