Indochine (1992)

Indochine is a French epic historical drama directed by Régis Wargnier. Set in French Indochina during the 1930s and 1950s, the film tells the story of Éliane Devries (played by Catherine Deneuve), a French plantation owner who adopts a Vietnamese girl, Camille (Linh Dan Pham), as her daughter. As political tensions rise in colonial Vietnam, their lives become entangled in a tragic love story and the growing resistance against French rule.

Dimensions: 47 x 63 inches

Director: Régis Wargnier

Producer: Eric Heumann, Jean Labadie

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Vincent Perez, Linh Dan Pham, Jean Yanne

Significance:

One of the most visually stunning period dramas set in colonial Vietnam.

Catherine Deneuve’s performance as Éliane earned her international acclaim.

The film explores themes of colonialism, identity, forbidden love, and revolution.

Features breathtaking cinematography, with scenes filmed in Vietnam, showcasing its landscapes.

Awards & Recognition:

Academy Awards (1993) – Won Best Foreign Language Film (France).

Golden Globe Awards (1993) – Won Best Foreign Language Film.

César Awards (1993) – Won Best Actress (Catherine Deneuve), Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actress (Dominique Blanc), and Best Sound.

Nominated for Best Actress (Catherine Deneuve) at the Academy Awards, a rare honor for a non-English performance.