Directed by Duong Dieu Linh, "Sweet, Salty" was screened in the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition at the festival with 17 other movies. It was awarded the Youth Jury Prize award at a ceremony on November 30 in Singapore. "Sweet, Salty" features a 40-year-old pregnant woman who decides to confront her husband’s secret lover, but the showdown leads to a sticky situation that leaves her with a bittersweet realization. The short movie, which carries a message about gender discrimination in Vietnam, premiered at this year's Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. A still cut from "Sweet, Salty". Photo by the Busan International Film Festival. The 30-year-old Singapore film festival is one of Southeast Asia's most prestigious. Ninety films from 40 countries were screened in this year’s festival, held November 21 to December 1. This year, four other Vietnamese short films were shown, besides "Sweet, Salty:" "Hay Thuc Tinh Va San Sang" (Stay Awake, Be Ready) by … [Read more...] about Short movie wins Singapore film fest award
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First Vietnamese actor to get ‘Asian Stars: Up Next’ award
The 29-year-old Vietnamese actor will be presented with the award at the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) on December 10. "A native of Kien Giang province, the actor is an emerging star and TV host in Vietnam and the first Vietnamese actor to win the Gemstone Award in the best newcomer category at the Tokyo International Film Festival," says American entertainment media company Variety, organizer of the awards, introducing Phat on its website. A still from "Song Lang". Photo by the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF). With no prior acting experience, Phat played the role of a debt collector in "Song Lang," a drama that pays tribute to "cai luong", the traditional Vietnamese musical art. This year's "Asian Stars: Up Next" awards will also be given to 7 other Asian artists: Japanese actor Ryota Katayose; Thai actresses Praewa Suthamphong and Jennis Oprasert; South Korean actress Lim Yoon A; Indonesian … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese actor to get ‘Asian Stars: Up Next’ award
New film based on famous epic poem has contemporary twist
Female film producer Mai Thu Huyen has launched her new film project based on a famous Vietnamese epic poem written in the 18th century recognised as one of the country's top literary works. Television series to tell the Tale of Kieu The Tale of Kieu sets new records The poster for Kieu, a new film from producer Mai Thu Huyen, based on the famous Vietnamese epic poem The Tale of Kieu, from the 18th century. — Photo courtesy of producer The film Kiều is based on Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) by Nguyen Du (1766-1820). It recounts the life and trials of Thuy Kieu, a talented young woman who is forced to sacrifice herself to save her family. Kieu sells herself into a loveless marriage in exchange for her father and younger brother’s freedom from prison. Later Kieu’s husband forces her into prostitution. According to the film’s producer Huyen, Kieu will not be pitied as the character in the poem is. She overcomes challenges and … [Read more...] about New film based on famous epic poem has contemporary twist
Vietnamese netizens unimpressed with foreign ao dai ‘innovations’
On October 12th, American Singer Kacey Musgraves stirred great controversy within Vietnamese communities worldwide, and not for good reasons. Wearing traditional Vietnamese "ao dai" yet intentionally replacing the pant with a transparent stocking, the singer posed in overtly sexy manner. The pictures infuriated Vietnamese and they accused her of not respecting Vietnamese traditions. Some local celebrities such as actress Ngo Thanh Van and Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Pham Huong also expressed their frustration. A screenshot from Kacey Musgraves’s Instagram page shows her wearing the traditional Vietnamese long dress without its trousers at a concert in Dallas on October 11, 2019. However, Musgraves was not the first foreign star who spiced up "ao dai" by eschewing its flared trousers. On the red carpet of the Billboard Music Awards 2019, 25-year-old American rapper Saweetie also wore an outfit resembling the Vietnamese "ao dai" with no pants. Photo … [Read more...] about Vietnamese netizens unimpressed with foreign ao dai ‘innovations’
When international celebrities glittered in the Vietnamese “ao dai”
American singer and songwriter Katy Perry wears a Vietnamese "ao dai" in a music collaboration with record producer Zedd. Perry and Zedd have teamed up for a new song called "365." In the video, the singer wears a green "ao dai" with golden polka dots while lying in bed, face make up like a doll. This is not the first time Katy has showed an inclination for clothing from Vietnam. A few months later the cover of her new single "Small Talk" featured Katy Perry in a colorful "ao dai" with floral patterns. Photo by Facebook/Katy Perry. In 2018 British supermodel Naomi Campbell (R) made her first visit to the southern Can Tho City and chose an "ao dai" designed by Cong Tri to wear at an event. She looks elegant and demure in an outfit from Tri's "Beloved Coco" collection in contrast to the popular perception of her as a rebel and a strong personality. Photo by VnExpress/Duy Khanh. In 2012 Rihanna, Barbadian singer, chose a modern "ao dai" for her performance at the … [Read more...] about When international celebrities glittered in the Vietnamese “ao dai”
