Before I Close My Eyes movie poster

Before I Close My Eyes

January 1, 2010 0h 4m

Originally released in 2010. Before I Close My Eyes is a comedy film. directed by Bruce Yonemoto. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

This video focuses on three contemporary Vietnamese men, dressed in Vietnam War-era uniforms, as they watch a recording of the historic televised suicide of Hòa thượng Thích Quảng Đức, the Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death at a busy Saigon intersection on June 11, 1963, an act of protest that shocked the world and ultimately led to the demise of the American-supported Diem regime. The video is structured, shot for shot, after the pivotal mental breakdown scene in Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 film PERSONA.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2010 16 years ago
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Runtime 0h 4m 4 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before I Close My Eyes about?

This video focuses on three contemporary Vietnamese men, dressed in Vietnam War-era uniforms, as they watch a recording of the historic televised suicide of Hòa thượng Thích Quảng Đức, th...

Who directed Before I Close My Eyes?

Before I Close My Eyes was directed by Bruce Yonemoto.

How long is Before I Close My Eyes?

Before I Close My Eyes has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).

When was Before I Close My Eyes released?

Before I Close My Eyes was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.