Phạm Văn Khoa

Directing

Phạm Văn Khoa

Born
Died
(aged 79)
Birthplace
Hải Phòng, Vietnam
Credits
11 titles

Biography

People's Artist Phạm Văn Khoa (b. 14 March 1913 in Hải Phòng province - 24 October 1992) was a Vietnamese director, and one of the most important pioneers of Vietnamese revolutionary cinema. He was the first Director of the National Enterprise of Vietnam Cinema and Photography, established in 1953, and the former Director of the Vietnam Feature Film Studio.

Phạm started making films in 1958. His debut "Orange Garden" (Vườn cam) portrays and criticizes issues surrounding agricultural cooperatives at that time. After that, he made many other films, best known for "Fire in the Middle Line" (Lửa trung tuyến, 1961), "Once Upon a Time in Vũ Đại Village (Làng Vũ Đại ngày ấy, 1983) and "Mrs. Dau" (Chị Dậu, 1980).

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 1

YearTitleRole
1982 Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village Film Director of Đông Hưng Publisher

Crew credits 11

YearTitleJob
1984 Silent Soldiers Film Director
1983 A Love Will Come Film Director
1982 Once Upon a Time in Vu Dai Village Film Director
1981 Mrs. Dau Film Screenplay, Director
1978 A Fool's Wisdom Film Director
1976 The Sword of Lady Admiral Film Director
1975 The Best Groom Film Director
1969 Flame Film Director, Screenplay
1966 Fire in the Woods Film Director
1961 Fire at the Rear Film Director
1955 Vietnam Film Consulting Producer
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