Hanoi (VNA) - Twenty-two outstanding Vietnamese war-themed films will be screened under the special programme titled "Half a Century of Vietnamese War Films" as part of the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III), taking place from June 29 to July 5 in Da Nang.
DANAFF III will showcase a curated selection of Vietnamese war films produced after 1975. Audiences will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions and meet filmmakers and artists behind these powerful works.
A key highlight of the festival is a major seminar titled "The Legacy of Vietnamese War Films Since National Reunification," aiming to comprehensively assess the achievements, values, and role of war films both in the growth of Vietnamese cinema and in promoting Vietnam’s image internationally.
Some notable war-themed films include Cánh đồng hoang (The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone), Me vang nha (Mother’s Absence), Moi tinh dau (First Love), Nga ba Dong Loc (Dong Loc T-junction), Mui co chay (The Scent of Burning Grass) and Tuoi tho du doi (Fierce Childhood).
DANAFF III representative evaluated that, during the war, directors often focused on direct depictions of war, creating many valuable works that mainly served to inspire and boost the fighting spirit of soldiers and civilians. However, after national reunification, filmmakers gained "the distance of time" for deeper reflection.
This shift gave rise to films that more frequently depicted the tragedies of war, the struggles of "small" and unfortunate individuals, and offered broader, more philosophical reflections on the life and spirit of the Vietnamese people.
The 22 films will be screened for free at cinemas across Da Nang.
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