Biography
Thụy Vân (May 2, 1940 – March 16, 2023) was a Vietnamese actress and director, best known for her role in "Rising Storm" (Nổi gió, d. Huy Thành & Lê Huyến, 1966). In 1959, she attended the first acting class of the Academy of Theater and Cinema, alongside other actors of her generation: Trà Giang, Lâm Tới, Trần Phương. In 1966, she starred in "Rising Storm", which won the Golden Lotus Award at the 1st Vietnam Film Festival in 1970. Afterwards, Thụy Vân continued to act in films such as "17th Parallel, Days and Nights" (Vĩ tuyến 17 ngày và đêm, d. Hải Ninh, 1972) and "August Star" (Sao tháng Tám, d. Trần Đắc, 1876). "The Black Tornado" (Cơn lốc đen), a film she directed, won the Special Prize at the 8th Vietnam Film Festival in 1988.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Near and Far
Character: Bà Thuận Thành
MOVIE • 1983

The Foster Child
Character: Lụa
MOVIE • 1977

Two Mothers
Character: Bua/Xi-vi-lay
MOVIE • 1975

17th Parallel, Nights and Days
Character: Kim Huệ
MOVIE • 1973

The slope
Character: Vợ Khảm
MOVIE • 1973

Rising Storm
Character: Van
MOVIE • 1966

Floating Village
Character: President's wife
MOVIE • 1964