Letní škola, 2001: A Reflection on Vietnamese Identity in the Czech RepublicCEFR A1
17 Aug 2025
Adapted from Filip Noubel, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Daniel Silva, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- The film is called "Letní škola, 2001."
- It is from the Czech Republic.
- The film shows Vietnamese families in the Czech Republic.
- A main character is Kien, who is Vietnamese.
- Kien has red hair and feels different.
- He returns home after living in Vietnam for ten years.
- Kien meets his tutor, who is also Vietnamese.
- The film touches on important issues like identity.
- LGBTQ+ topics are also included.
Difficult words
- film — A movie or motion picture.
- Vietnamese — Relating to Vietnam or its people.
- character — A person in a story or film.
- tutor — A person who teaches or helps a student.
- identity — Who someone is; personal characteristics.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about the representation of Vietnamese families in films?
- Why do you think identity is an important topic in stories?
- What do you think about LGBTQ+ topics in films?
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