Sad Song of Yellow Skin
1970
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Synopsis
Filmed in Saigon in 1970, this documentary observes the effects of the Vietnam War on daily life away from the battlefield. Through the perspectives of three young American journalists, the film records encounters with street children, refugees, bar workers, and aid efforts shaped by the American presence in the city.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA
Crew
Screenplay
Michael Rubbo
Producer
Tom Daly
Cinematography
Martin Duckworth, Pierre Letarte
Editing
Michael Rubbo, Torben Schioler
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Festival History
- BAFTA Awards 1971 generic
Titles
| Original title | Sad Song of Yellow Skin | English |
| Alternate title | Le Jaune en péril | |
| Alternate title | The Streets of Saigon |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Michael Rubbo |
| Screenplay | Michael Rubbo |
| Producer | Tom Daly |
| Cinematography | Martin Duckworth, Pierre Letarte |
| Editing | Michael Rubbo, Torben Schioler |
| Sound | Michel Descombes, George Croll, Les Halman, Pierre Letarte |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
