Screening of 5 films in Russian Film Week in Vietnam in 2025

Screening of 5 films in Russian Film Week in Vietnam in 2025 - Photo 1.

The TV series about Catherine the Great was broadcast on VTV, the 2025 film version will certainly be a work that the audience is looking forward to.

Accordingly, the 5 films shown in the Film Week are films praising the great patriotic war of the Russian people, the brilliant culture and glorious past of Russia. Besides, there are films reflecting the life of the Russian people in modern times, including:

"Your Name Is Not on the List" is a film directed by Sergey Korotaev, produced in 2025, with the content: On June 21, 1941, young Lieutenant Kolya Pluzhnikov, having received an order to be assigned to a permanent place of service, arrived in Brest. The crowded waiting rooms of the station and the crowds of people laden with luggage did not frighten the young man. Kolya rushed to the location of his unit - the Brest Fortress. At 4 o'clock in the morning, artillery fire rang out - the war had begun. He was not enrolled in the ranks of the Brest Fortress, but nevertheless took part in the first battle in his life, which lasted ten months.

Catherine the Great is a film directed by Morad Abdel-Fattakh, produced in 2025, with content: The era of palace coups in Russia ended with the coronation of a famous historical figure Catherine the Great. She may have been content with her role as the Emperor's wife, but her perseverance and determination eventually proved that her rightful place was on the throne. She was still a child when she learned that she would marry Peter III and produce an heir. However, Catherine wanted to rule Russia herself. She saw the potential of the Russian Empire and wanted to implement the ideas of the Age of Enlightenment. Did Russia experience a cultural and scientific renaissance under Catherine? Did her ideas ultimately prove to be her downfall?

Fedya – a national football player, film directed by Nikolay Akelkin, produced in 2024. The film is a true story about the origin, love, friendship and personal and professional changes of the legendary Moscow football player Fyodor Cherenkov. Fedya, as he was affectionately called by his fans, quickly appeared in the main squad of Spartak. In a short time, he became a key player of the team and one of the best players in the country. However, a series of unexpected events led to a serious psychological breakdown. The only thing that prevented him from complete despair was his dream of playing in the World Cup. However, the head coach of the Soviet national team removed him from the squad at the last minute. Fedya seriously considered ending his career, but for the sake of his family, friends and fans, he returned to lead his club to the championship and once again prove himself to be the best.

The Wish of Fairy Fish, directed by Alexander Voytinskiy, produced in 2023. Synopsis: Emilio, a young man, catches a magical pike that turns into the witch Vasilisa. Due to the curse of the pike, Vasilisa is forced to grant three wishes to anyone but is unable to fulfill her own wishes. Vasilisa falls in love with Emilio, but she must help him win the heart and hand of the capricious king's daughter Anthea, Emilio must complete a series of dangerous tasks. Anthea, who is arrogant and determined to destroy the unexpected groom, sends him on dangerous missions to meet the monstrous Croon Cat and even to Hell to seek the blessing of her deceased mother. With the help of Vasilisa's magical powers, Emilio overcomes all challenges and finally realizes that he loves Vasilisa too. However, the cunning Anthea has her own agenda and seeks to claim the magical powers of the mermaids for herself.

Devyataev (Devyataev) , film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, Sergey Trofimov, produced in 2021. Synopsis: Summer 1944. The Soviet army is on the offensive, but the enemy is still very strong. During a battle with Nazi fighters, a Soviet pilot, Mikhail Devyatayev, was shot down over enemy territory and captured. Now he has to make a choice: die in a concentration camp or return to the sky - but on the side of the Nazis. The pilot chooses the third option - escape. But how to hijack a plane from a heavily guarded military base, where the Nazis are developing a weapon of revenge that can change the course of the war at the last minute? The film is based on real events - the story of Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Devyatayev, who decided to make a daring escape from a Nazi concentration camp.

The films will be screened at the National Cinema Center, Hanoi . The opening ceremony of the Film Week will take place at 19:00 on June 27, 2025 (Friday) with the film "Your Name Is Not Yet on the List".

Screening of 5 films in Russian Film Week in Vietnam in 2025 - Photo 2.