“The film gives voice to a generation of Vietnamese working women who live and work under constant pressure — alienating rhythms, surveillance, isolation, and suspended dreams. SHE is crafted with a radical visual style and an anthropological gaze.”

With these words, Emanuele Di Nicola opens his interview with Parsifal Reparato, director of SHE – Women Workers from Vietnam + Nimble Fingers, published by Collettiva, the cultural and social magazine run by Italy’s CGIL trade union.

In a clear and insightful conversation, the director recounts the origins of the project, which stems from over a decade of field research inside Vietnam’s massive industrial zones. He reflects on the power of documentary cinema to amplify voices of resistance — especially those of women — often excluded from dominant narratives. SHE is more than just a film; it’s a poetic and political gesture that explores the transformations of labor in the neoliberal era, beginning in Vietnam and resonating worldwide.

The interview also dives into the film’s visual language, blending ethnographic depth with powerful aesthetics, and highlights how the human relationships built during production became central to the storytelling.

A rare opportunity to discover the heart of a project that has already drawn international attention for its boldness and urgency.

Read the full interview on Collettiva.