A scene of The Tailor which wins Best Feature Film at the Golden Kite Awards 2017. (Photo: xonefm.com) Hanoi (VNA) – “Co Ba Sai Gon” (TheTailor) won the Best Feature Film at the Golden Kite Awards, which wasannounced in Hanoi on April 15.
The Tailor, which beat other 13 nominees, is aromantic comedy featuring the culture and lifestyle of the Saigonese aswell as history of ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress).
It stars Ngo Thanh Van, Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc andveteran actresses Diem My and People’s Artist Hong Van and is directed by youngtalents Loc Tran and Kay Nguyen. It includes 3D effects with a soundtrack bypopular singers and pop bands.
“On behalf of the film crew who cannot be hereas they are all busy for another project in Phan Rang, I am really honoured toreceive the award. Our film delivers a message about ao dai,traditional clothes of Vietnam. The film has been brought and screened abroadand also received great feed back from audience,” said Kay Nguyen.
“I would like to say thanks to film goers andexperts who watched and loved our product,” she added.
The Best TV Series went to “Thuong Nho OAi” (Who Stole My Heart) co-directed by Luu Trong Ninh and Bui Tho Thinh.Ninh and Thinh also received the award for Best TV Series directors with thefilm.
“I am very happy to see many senior colleagueshere at this ceremony after several years. To have this honour I must say‘thank you’ to all of members in the crew who traveled across 17 cities andprovinces with me to make the film,” said Ninh.
Nha Phuong beat young rival Kaity Nguyen to winthe Actress in a Leading Role of Feature Film Award for her part in “YeuDi Dung So” (Kiss and Spell).
“This award at this moment encourages me a lotand brings me more belief to continue with my passion with the movies. I wouldlike to say thank you to the film crew, especially director Stephane Gauger whogave me this chance to shine,” said Phuong with tears in her eyes on the stage.
Kieu Minh Tuan who stars as Hoang in “EmChua 18” (Jailbait) was honoured as the Actor in a Leading Role offeature film. Tuan however could not be present at the ceremony to take hisstatue. The Best Director of Feature Film was Le Thanh Sonfor Jailbait.
Apart from feature films and TV Series, organisersalso gave awards in animation, short films, scientific films and documentaries.
“Animations are special products in the movieindustry. One film is just on screen for from three to five minutes, some are10 but we have to work on it for a year. Artists have to work very hard to makeup the movie. This year we have a prize for best painter for the first time.Hope that there will have more awards for animation makers in the future,” saidPeople’s Artist Ha Bac who presented Best Animation statue to “NguoiAnh Hung Ao Vai” (From Zero to Hero) and Best Animation Painter awardto Nguyen Thi Hong Linh.
Other awards were given to actors and actress insupporting roles, musicians, and music and film editors.
The Golden Kite Awards are held annually by theVietnamese Cinema Association.-VNA
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