200 square meter 'retreat corner' of Meritorious Artist Le Cung Bac 0
Meritorious Artist Le Cung Bac was born in 1946 in Quang Tri but has nearly half a century of attachment to Saigon.
Meritorious Artist Le Cung Bac was born in 1946 in Quang Tri but has nearly half a century of attachment to Saigon.
Director Le Cung Bac and his wife have lived in this house for the past 30 years.
Director Le Cung Bac and his wife have lived in this house for the past 30 years.
The director’s office has large windows facing the outdoor space.
The director’s office has large windows facing the outdoor space.
The veteran artist said the entire house was designed by him.
The veteran artist said the entire house was designed by him.
Elite Artists can play several musical instruments, including the piano.
Elite Artists can play several musical instruments, including the piano.
The living room was carefully cared for by him and his wife with aged wooden furniture and lacquer paintings depicting vivid nature.
The living room was carefully cared for by him and his wife with aged wooden furniture and lacquer paintings depicting vivid nature.
Young portrait photo of the director and his wife – Mrs. Bui Thi Giang.
Young portrait photo of the director and his wife – Mrs. Bui Thi Giang.
Portraits of the director’s two sons as children (left) hang in the study room.
Portraits of the director’s two sons as children (left) hang in the study room.
Posters of two famous movies directed by Le Cung Bac, `Line of Life` and `Tay Do Beauty` are hung in a corner of the wall.
Posters of two famous movies directed by Le Cung Bac, `Line of Life` and `Tay Do Beauty` are hung in a corner of the wall.
Even though the house is on the street, director Le Cung Bac still set aside space to establish a small garden, extending from the ground to the terrace.
Even though the house is on the street, director Le Cung Bac still set aside space to establish a small garden, extending from the ground to the terrace.
He named the rooftop garden `Phu Van Cac`.
He named the rooftop garden `Phu Van Cac`.
The director spent time taking care of the small ornamental garden.
The director spent time taking care of the small ornamental garden.
At the age of 70, the Meritorious Artist plans to make a new film and is researching a movie script.
At the age of 70, the Meritorious Artist plans to make a new film and is researching a movie script.
Photo: Quynh Tran
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