To avoid a dark complexion, many Vietnamese women wear body-encompassing garb when out about town. Some call them ‘ninjas’ and others ‘mummies.’ Sydney-based filmmaker, Kearon de Clouet, recently traveled to Hoi An to film women, who he dubs ‘banditas’, wearing their suits of sun-defying armor. He posted a very well-produced teaser for his upcoming short film, The Banditas of Hoi An.
Awesome accompanying music to boot.
The Banditas of Hoi An (teaser) from Kearon de Clouet on Vimeo.
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