Starting Place
Originally released in 1994. Starting Place is a documentary film. directed by Robert Kramer. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clothilde Piven
Synopsis
In this film from late in his career, Kramer returns to Hanoi after nearly 25 years to re-envision the city’s struggle through an uncertain and daunting past, present, and future. The Vietnamese characters in the film are diverse: Kramer’s former guide from an earlier visit in 1969; a tight-rope walker in the national circus; a man who took photos of B-52s and another who lost his fingers shooting them down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starting Place about?
In this film from late in his career, Kramer returns to Hanoi after nearly 25 years to re-envision the city’s struggle through an uncertain and daunting past, present, and future. The Vietnamese ...
Who directed Starting Place?
Starting Place was directed by Robert Kramer.
How long is Starting Place?
Starting Place has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Starting Place released?
Starting Place was released on March 9, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starting Place?
The main cast of Starting Place includes Clothilde Piven.