Palimpsest: the Story of a Name

Palimpsest: the Story of a Name 2025 Directed by Mary Stephen

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.

Countries France , Hong Kong , Taiwan

Production Countries France , Hong Kong , Taiwan

Language Mandarin

Spoken Languages English , French , Mandarin

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Volos Films , 24images

Release Date 11 September 2025

108 mins