Touching behind-the-scenes stories about the film "The Nameless Eucalyptus Tree"

In the Cine7 - Vietnamese Film Memories program broadcast on VTV3, the directing duo People's Artist Nguyen Thanh Van and People's Artist Pham Nhue Giang shared for the first time many touching behind-the-scenes stories surrounding the making of the film The Nameless Eucalyptus Tree, a cinematic work that won the Silver Lotus Award at the Vietnam Film Festival in 1996.

Released in 1994, the film is set in a rural village in Northern Vietnam during the war against the US, revolving around two main characters: Mr. Bach Van (played by Hong Son), a father whose son died on the battlefield, and Ms. Binh (played by Meritorious Artist Le Vy), a woman whose husband went to fight far away and never returned. In their loneliness, they find each other, overcoming the harsh prejudices of their village to embark on a new life together.

Scene from the movie

Director Nguyen Thanh Van shared that the image of the eucalyptus tree in the film is a metaphor for people who silently and selflessly dedicate themselves to the country, just like Mr. Bach Van and Ms. Binh. "The eucalyptus tree can survive in arid places, often overlooked, but it is resilient and tenacious, like the nameless, unassuming people on the home front who are indispensable in the war," he said.

Many touching behind-the-scenes stories were shared for the first time by the directing duo, People's Artist Nguyen Thanh Van and People's Artist Pham Nhue Giang.

One of the touching behind-the-scenes details revealed by the two directors is that Meritorious Artist Le Vy was pregnant during filming but didn't tell the crew. Despite the strenuous scenes involving carrying heavy loads of earth, she insisted on doing it herself instead of using a stunt double. "We only found out later, and we were incredibly impressed. It was one of Le Vy's most sublime roles, full of inner strength and subtlety...", director Pham Nhue Giang shared.

The role earned Meritorious Artist Lê Vy the Best Actress award at the 11th Vietnam Film Festival in 1996.

The film impresses not only with its profound script and realistic setting but also with the outstanding performances of its cast. Le Vy's portrayal of Binh earned her the Best Actress award at the Vietnam Film Festival, while Hong Son's character, Bach Van, is considered one of the most emotionally complex peasant characters on Vietnamese screen.

After more than three decades, The Unnamed Eucalyptus Tree continues to move audiences not only because of the story in the film, but also because of the memories and emotions behind the camera, where art, dedication, and silent sacrifices converge to create a timeless masterpiece.

MAI AN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/chuyen-hau-ky-xuc-dong-ve-phim-cay-bach-dan-vo-danh-post802477.html