Cyclo
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A 1995 Vietnamese film about city life in Ho Chi Minh City
- proper noun
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Cyclo
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Their palmares speak for themselves: European Track Champion, National Cyclo-Cross Champion, National U23 Road Race Champion, National Criterium Champion, World Cup Medals.
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In the film Cyclo, the struggles of a young bicycle taxi driver in Ho Chi Minh City are powerfully depicted.
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Tran Anh Hung's Cyclo offers a poignant view of urban life in Vietnam during the 1990s.
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The critically acclaimed movie Cyclo showcases the vibrant yet harsh realities of life in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Etymology
Cyclo is the film's title and comes from the name of the small three-wheeled 'bicycle taxi' used in Vietnam, a word related to the English cycle meaning 'bicycle'. So, the title points to city streets and the everyday life of the driver, which the film shows.