Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or television series which include events of the First Indochina War. This list does not include documentaries, short films.
1940s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1948United StatesRogues' RegimentRobert FloreyAction, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, War.
1950s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1952United StatesA Yank in Indo-ChinaWallace GrissellAction, Adventure, History, Romance, War.1955United StatesJump into HellDavid ButlerDrama, War. Battle of Dien Bien Phu1955PolandThe Atlantic TaleOpowieść atlantyckaWanda JakubowskaDrama. Based on a novel Wał atlantycki.1955FranceRendez-vous of the DocksLe Rendez-vous des quaisPaul CarpitaDrama. Strikes of 1949-1950 against the Indochina War1956VietnamWe want to liveChúng tôi muốn sốngVĩnh NoãnManuel CondeDrama. Land reform in North Vietnam, Vietnamese boat people, Operation Passage to Freedom.1957United StatesChina GateSamuel FullerAction, Drama, War.1957FranceFugitive in SaigonMort en fraudeMarcel CamusDrama, War. Based on a novel Mort en fraude.1957FranceThe River of Three JunksLa rivière des trois jonquesAndré PergamentAdventure. Based on a novel Les Gentlemen de Hong Kong.1957FranceShock PatrolPatrouille de chocClaude Bernard-AubertDrama, War.1958United StatesThe Quiet AmericanJoseph L. MankiewiczDrama, Romance, Thriller, War. Based on a novel The Quiet American.1958East GermanyBat squadronGeschwader FledermausErich EngelDrama, War. Based on the play Geschwader Fledermaus. Civil Air Transport1958CzechoslovakiaThe Black BattalionCerný praporVladimír ČechDrama.1959United StatesFive Gates to HellJames ClavellAdventure, Drama, War.
1960s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1961North VietnamA Phu and His WifeVợ chồng A PhủMai LộcHoàng TháiDrama, Romance, War.1962North VietnamMrs. Tu HauChị Tư HậuPhạm Kỳ NamTrần Thiện LiêmDrama, War. Based on the script Một chuyện chép ở bệnh viện.1963FranceItalyFort du FouLéo JoannonDrama, War.1964FranceItalySpainPariahs of GloryLes Parias de la gloireHenri DecoinDrama, War.1964North VietnamYoung SoldierNgười chiến sĩ trẻHải NinhDrama, War.1965FranceSpainThe 317th PlatoonLa 317ème sectionPierre SchoendoerfferWar. Based on a novel La 317e section. Battle of Dien Bien Phu1966United StatesLost CommandMark RobsonAction, Drama, War. Based on a novel The Centurions. Battle of Dien Bien Phu1966FranceThe Postman Goes to WarLe facteur s'en va-t-en guerreClaude Bernard-AubertDrama, War. Based on a novel Le facteur s'en va-t-en guerre.
1970s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1977FranceDrummer-CrabLe Crabe-tambourPierre SchoendoerfferAdventure, Drama, War. Based on a novel Le Crabe-Tambour. Pierre Guillaume
1980s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1980FranceCharlie BravoClaude Bernard-AubertAdventure, War.1983VietnamFranceDust of EmpirePoussière d'empireLam LêDrama.1988East GermanyVietnamJungle timeDschungelzeitNhững mảnh đời rừngJörg FothTrần VũWar.
1990s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1990Soviet UnionGermanyThe Parrot Speaking YiddishПопугай, говорящий на идишEfraim SevelaAdventure, Comedy. Based on a novel Mama.1992FranceDien Bien PhuDiên Biên PhuPierre SchoendoerfferDrama, War. Battle of Dien Bien Phu.1997VietnamHanoi winter 1946Hà Nội mùa đông năm 46Đặng Nhật MinhPhạm Nhuệ GiangNguyễn Hữu MườiThái NinhDrama. Ho Chi Minh1998AlgeriaVietnamLotus flowerFleur de lotusBông senAmar LaskriTrần Đắc
2000s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2002United KingdomGermanyUnited StatesVietnamFranceThe Quiet AmericanPhillip NoyceDrama, Romance, Thriller, War. Based on a novel The Quiet American.2002United StatesFranceGermanyUnited KingdomWe Were SoldiersRandall WallaceAction, Drama, History, War. Battle of Mang Yang Pass, Nguyễn Hữu An2004VietnamMemories of Dien BienKý ức Điện BiênĐỗ Minh TuấnDrama, Romance, War. Battle of Dien Bien Phu2006VietnamThe White Silk DressÁo lụa Hà ĐôngLuu HuynhDrama.
2010s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2014VietnamLiving with historySống cùng lịch sửNguyễn Thanh VânHistory. Battle of Dien Bien Phu2017FranceRed SkyCiel RougeOlivier LorelleDrama, War.2018FranceTo the Ends of the WorldLes Confins du MondeGuillaume NiclouxDrama, War.
2020s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2023VietnamPeach, Pho and PianoĐào, phở và pianoPhi Tiến SơnDrama, Romance, War. Battle of Hanoi
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror films Year Country Main title(Alternative titles) Original title(Original script) DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1988PolandSoviet UnionCurse of Snakes ValleyKlątwa doliny wężyMarek PiestrakAdventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Based on a short story The Hobby of Dr. Traven.2016VietnamSouth KoreaThe HousemaidCô Hầu GáiDerek NguyenHorror, Romance.
Television films YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2014FranceWhite SoldierSoldat blancErick ZoncaDrama, War.
TV series YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1994VietnamRed flowerHoa ban đỏBạch DiệpTrần Quốc TrọngPhạm HuyềnBattle of Dien Bien Phu1996VietnamLive forever with the capitalSống mãi với thủ đôLê Đức TiếnNguyễn Thế VĩnhBased on a novel Sống mãi với thủ đô and the play Lũy hoa.1997VietnamAlluvial roadsNhững nẻo đường phù saChâu HuếTrần Ngọc Phong2006VietnamUnder the flag of justiceDưới cờ đại nghĩaNguyễn Tường PhươngLê Phương NamBased on a novel Người Bình Xuyên.2011FranceSaigon, the summer of our 20sSaïgon, l'été de nos 20 ansPhilippe VenaultHistory.2014VietnamRoad to Dien BienĐường lên Điện BiênBui Tuan DungWar. Based on a novels Đường lên Tây Bắc, Đại đội trưởng của tôi.
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