Documentary impressions of President Ho Chi Minh's portrait in the artist's heart

In the endless flow of Vietnamese revolutionary art, President Ho Chi Minh has always been a great and sacred source of inspiration for many generations of artists. The documentary film "Paints from the Heart" by the People's Army Cinema is a profound and touching work, recording the creative journey of artists who have devoted their lives to painting Uncle Ho - the beloved leader of the nation. The film becomes an epic about patriotism, the morality of "remembering the source of water" and the steadfast heart towards Him.

This is a meaningful film, praising the noble qualities of President Ho Chi Minh through typical paintings, expressed with the simple spirit, intelligence and deep patriotism of the artists. President Ho Chi Minh - the great leader in the hearts of the Vietnamese people and international friends has become an endless source of inspiration for art, especially painting.

Painter, Hero of the Armed Forces Le Duy Ung depicts a portrait of Uncle Ho.

Carrying the responsibility of steering the revolutionary boat, Uncle Ho still devoted all his love and deep concern to the people's lives, always listening, understanding and being close to his compatriots like a kind father. That image has been deeply imprinted in the minds of millions of people, becoming a sacred source of inspiration for many artists to create works about him.

"Drawings from the heart" records paintings depicting the portrait and noble qualities of President Ho Chi Minh, such as the painting "Uncle Ho writes the Declaration of Independence" by the late painter Van Giao; the painting of Uncle Ho in blood by Hero of the Armed Forces Le Duy Ung; and Uncle Ho's portrait through the works of painter Tran Xuan Phuc... Each work depicts the simple, noble image of him, at the same time conveying a sacred message, becoming a bridge connecting the feelings between the people and the beloved leader of our nation.

The scene in the movie brings back many memories of the difficult years.

Scriptwriter Nguyen Mai Anh shared: "When I started writing the script, I understood that this was both a creative task and a journey full of sacred emotions. Every artist who painted Uncle Ho contained deep gratitude and pride. I hope the work becomes a bridge connecting today's generation with Uncle Ho's great spiritual heritage - so that we can understand, love and be more responsible for our country."

When I started writing the script, I understood that this was both a creative task and a journey full of sacred emotions. Every artist who painted Uncle Ho was filled with gratitude and deep pride.

Screenwriter Nguyen Mai Anh

Each film of the People's Army Cinema about Uncle Ho has its own way of telling and approach. With "Paints from the Heart", the main highlight is the perspective of the artists - those who have devoted their whole lives to creating about Uncle Ho. Through each line and color, the noble qualities of President Ho Chi Minh appear vividly and realistically.

Screenplay author Nguyen Mai Anh.

The late painter Van Giao, one of the pioneers of revolutionary painting, spent a lot of time following Uncle Ho closely to be able to convey his spirit, style and soul into each work. Painter Diep Minh Chau, during his time working in the Dong Thap Muoi resistance zone, used blood from his arm to draw a portrait of Uncle Ho and three children representing the three regions of the country, along with a "blood letter" to Uncle Ho: "Dear Father". This emotional act is a testament to the artist's sacred affection for the Father of the nation.

The relic sites created the best conditions for the film crew.

"I returned from the battlefield, with injured eyes, unable to see. Unable to see, I still painted, with the belief in the light within me. I owe my whole life to the mountains and rivers, to those who sacrificed, to the Fatherland, to national peace...", those are the shares of Colonel, painter Le Duy Ung about his journey of tirelessly painting Uncle Ho, especially the lifelong memory he engraved in his heart when painting Uncle Ho with blood.

Artist Tran Xuan Phuc has also devoted his entire career to painting Uncle Ho, demonstrating the enduring vitality of this subject in contemporary painting. The film helps audiences understand more about the artistic journey of these artists, as well as the stories behind their works.

Director Nguyen Tu Duc.

During the filming process, the film crew received close attention and direction from leaders at all levels. The script, editing, and sound mixing all received specific comments from the People's Army Cinema Review Board. However, there were also many difficulties, such as finding documents about characters who died 30-40 years ago or the long journey to many locations.

Director Nguyen Tu Duc shared: "Making a film about President Ho Chi Minh is a sacred and challenging task, especially for a young director like me. Portraying Uncle Ho's image in a way that is both close and authentic while still maintaining respect and historical value requires carefulness and deep understanding. That is a great responsibility that our crew always remembers throughout the filmmaking process."

The scene at school left many impressive memories with the students.

A special feature of the film is the two "blood paintings" - emotional paintings drawn with blood. The artists in the film all have deep, sacred feelings for Uncle Ho. Each work is a tribute, a song praising the love of the Fatherland.

Making a film about President Ho Chi Minh is a sacred and challenging task, especially for a young director like me. Portraying the image of Uncle Ho in a way that is both familiar and authentic while still maintaining respect and historical value requires carefulness and deep understanding.

Director Nguyen Tu Duc

In a memorable event at Phu Hoa 3 Primary School (Binh Duong), the film crew was warmly welcomed by teachers and students. The greetings, friendly handshakes, and innocent voices: "We love you, soldiers" made the film crew even more emotional and proud of the uniform and the soldiers of Uncle Ho's Army.

The film crew filmed in many locations.

"I am very happy that the film was released on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday and the Film Week organized by the Department of Cinema in coordination with the People's Committee of Nghe An province. Hopefully the film will be warmly received by the audience. We hope that through this film, we can arouse patriotism, the spirit of sacrifice for the nation, and follow the shining moral example of Uncle Ho - the great leader of the Vietnamese people", director Nguyen Tu Duc added.

"Paints from the Heart" is an artistic documentary, also echoing the deep gratitude sent to President Ho Chi Minh. Through each brush stroke, each color in the scenes, documents... the image of Uncle Ho appears with the demeanor of a great revolutionary, also full of love, kindness, and tolerance.

The film arouses pride, gratitude and responsibility in every Vietnamese heart today, so that from there, there will be more noble and idealistic lifestyles, together preserving and following the path that Uncle Ho chose - the path of independence, freedom, and boundless love for the country and people, so that "thinking about Uncle Ho, our hearts will be clearer".

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