Regret to Inform directed by Barbara Sonneborn, USA / 1998, 76 minutes

in italiano Filmmaker Barbara Sonneborn journeys back to Vietnam to explore the areas where her first husband fought and died. In addition to examining her own memories, she presents testimonials of women on both sides of the conflict who lost their husbands in the conflict. By addressing the impact of the war on a personal level, Sonneborn also explores its lasting cultural impact on both nations. 1999 Academy Awards USA - Nominee for Best Feature Documentary 1999 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival - Nestor Almendros Award 1999 Sundance Film Festival - Cinematography Award Documentary 1999 Valladolid International Film Festival - Best Documentary An accomplished photographer, sculptor, and set designer, Barbara Sonneborn's artwork has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and graces many private and museum collections. Her awards include a Rockefeller Film/Video/Multi-Media Fellowship, an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary, and a Sundance Jury Award for Best Director and Best Cinematography. 'Regret to Inform' is Sonneborn's first film and she plans to continue making films that explore the psychological and societal impact of war. Regret to Inform