8.2 Documentary

Palimpsest: The Story of a Name

2026
Trailer
Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.
Release Date
2026-04-17
Status
Released
Original Title
Palimpsest: The Story of a Name
Runtime
1h 48m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
France, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Production Companies
24images, Volos Films
Overview
Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.
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