Vietnamese films to compete for cinemagoers during Tết

Tết or Lunar New Year Festival is the golden time for Vietnamese cinema, as new films compete fiercely for the holiday crowds.

VN film industry recovers from impact of COVID-19

“The success of movies Ròm and Tiệc Trăng Máu (Blood Moon Party) released last month will motivate local film producers to show their new films in cinemas now,” a representative of CGV Cinema Vietnam, one of the country’s leading cinemas, said recently.

Film remake promises to be new blockbuster for Vietnamese cinema industry The black comedy Tiệc Trăng Máu (Blood Moon Party) gained VNĐ8.5 billion (US$365,500) with 105,000 tickets sold, even though its national premiere is set to take place on October 23.

Movies, fashion shows cancelled due to COVID-19 resurgence

Many local movies and productions have had their launch schedule postponed due to the recent resurgence of COVID-19.

Festival honours Vietnamese identity in international integration

Việt Nam National Film Festival (VNNFF) which takes place in the coastal province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu on November 23-27 draws the participation of many filmmakers, actors and actresses nationwide. It’s time for them to exchange with each other and show determination to develop the national cinema industry. Minh Thu walks on the red carpet for conversations.

Festival kicks off celebrating cinema industry’s development

The 21st Việt Nam National Film Festival 2019 officially kicked off on Saturday in the coastal province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu celebrating the development of the national cinema industry.

Vietnamese blockbuster to be released in Japan

Vietnamese blockbuster Hồn Papa Da Con Gái (Daddy Issues), a production by Japanese director Ken Ochiai, will be in cinemas in Japan next week, after releasing in South Korea in September.

Action movie to compete at film fest

Hai Phượng (Furie) starring Ngô Thanh Vân will compete at the 14th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) from March 8-17.

Award-winning actress stars in second movie

Kaity Nguyễn earned her big break in the film Em Chưa 18 (Jailbait), which raked in VNĐ13 billion (US$570,000) in its first three days. The movie also won her the Best Actress award at the 20th National Film Festival. After nearly two years, Nguyễn returns in her second motion picture Hồn Papa, Da Con Gái (Daddy Issues).

Comedies flick among holiday season releases

Two Vietnamese comedies produced by private HCM City filmmakers  will be released during the Christmas and New Year holidays.