How Long Does a War Last? - Vietnam – 50 Years Later

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  André Clemetsen, Norway
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  Asia
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  Revolver ltd
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How Long Does a War Last? – Vietnam, 50 Years Later

This photo series explores the emotional and generational impact of the Vietnam War. Through portraits and scenes from Vietnam and Norway, it tells the story of South Vietnamese refugees and their children. Themes of exile, memory, and reconciliation unfold alongside reflections on today’s global conflicts—showing how the trauma of war continues to shape identity, relationships, and life across generations, long after the fighting ends.

André Clemetsen is educated at The Universety of Westminister in London, and is a photographer, filmmaker, musician and writer. Clemetsen began as a fashion photographer for Channel and Ralph Lauren in New York, Paris and London, before changing genres and becoming an art documentary photographer and filmmaker. Since 2008, Clemetsen has set up over 25 exhibitions around the world. He made a tv-series about moder slavery and sex trafficking, and blind people from Nepal in; 2019/20 ("Blinded" with Amalie Snøløs). He wrote screenplay, was director and film-photographer for the project.

Awards André wan 2 Golds for best Children portrait / and best portrait PX3 2018.
Silver in 2019 for best Wedding pictures.
Winner in State of the World for Loneliness in 2021.
Silver for best wedding in 2022.
Silver for best nature in 2022