Director Victor Vu releases new thriller and crime film

NDO - On the afternoon of April 14, at the Hanoi Opera House, director Victor Vu and his crew had a meeting and premiered the film "Detective Kien: The Headless Case". This is the second event in a series of "showcases" promoting this film, following the first premiere in Ho Chi Minh City.

Right from the opening, the program made the entire audience burst into tears with a unique fashion show. The traditional Vietnamese costumes, elaborately restored by the film crew, appeared on stage one after another, creating a cinematic atmosphere while spreading pride in the national cultural identity.

Many viewers could not hide their excitement when they suddenly saw familiar faces, and quickly had interesting interactions with the cast such as asking for autographs, taking souvenir photos or cheering.

The trailer for "Detective Kien: The Headless Case" was released with a length of more than two minutes, most of the time focusing on the character of detective Kien (played by Quoc Huy) and the case of many headless bodies that caused panic among the villagers. Right from the trailer, the audience can clearly see that the film is emphasized as a spiritual, thrilling, crime-solving work with horror elements.

Director Victor Vu (middle) answers questions from reporters.

Director Victor Vu expressed his gratitude to the audience, especially the northern audience, for always supporting his films over the past time. He feels happy to be able to work, live his life to the fullest with art, and have a family who always accompanies and supports him in every project.

Actor Anh Pham confided, when asked to compare Victor Vu and another director: "This is a very difficult question. Every director gives me lessons. When working with Victor Vu, he conducted many workshops to help me understand every gesture, look, and word. I really love that meticulousness."

Director Victor Vu's latest work belongs to the genre of spiritual-thriller-crime solving. The main cast in the film are all names that have left an impression on the audience over the years. More specifically, many people are waiting for the return of Dinh Ngoc Diep with an important role, holding many secrets of this film.

Actress-producer Dinh Ngoc Diep confided: "As a wife, I always want to stand behind to take care of the family and children. But as a filmmaker, I hope to be the one standing next to my husband. There will be steps forward and steps back, but we hope to always be together. When I am with a man with great and noble ideals, I feel admiration. That is why making 18 films in 20 years is a great effort on his part. I just want to help, support, and back him so that he can achieve his big dream."

Dinh Ngoc Diep takes on both acting and producer roles.

Dinh Ngoc Diep admitted that the role of being both an actress and a producer also "makes it difficult" for her because she has to take care of everything, while still playing the role well.

Revealing to the audience, she said she had reduced the actor's salary by 40% compared to her expectations to be able to help balance the production budget.

People's Artist My Uyen introduced herself: "I am not a commercial actor, not a showbiz person, but I have been in the profession for decades. I cherish this role, even if it is just a cameo or a small role. In this appearance, I hope not to disappoint the audience. I always tell my students: Each role is a lesson."

According to the actress, the role may not be perfect, may not be to her liking, but she must have enough passion for the director to see it. When she read the script, she really liked it.

The actress frankly said that she was under psychological pressure, afraid that someone who has been in the profession for many years would not be able to act well. For People's Artist My Uyen, she wants each role to leave a mark in the hearts of the audience. At the very least, the works she participates in need to have artistic value that is highly appreciated by experts and audiences.

The actors shared many memorable memories during filming.

In the movie "Detective Kien: The Headless Case", actress Minh Anh is only 17 years old. She always tries to balance between studying at school and doing art. Even though she is filming, Minh Anh still makes sure to study and take exams on time, the exam schedule of an 11th grade student.

Meanwhile, Tin Nguyen - an actress who is receiving attention for participating in two movies during the April 30 holiday season, said that she always tries her best for both of her roles, little by little, without distinction.

When asked how to divide the time for the cinetour when the schedules overlap, Tin Nguyen frankly said: "I divide the time equally, one side goes during the day, one side goes at night, there is no need to choose because I love both roles equally."

She also emphasized that her ultimate goal is to support both films, because this is also an opportunity for the actress herself to get closer to the public.

Recently, the movie "Tunnel" was very successful. I was happy because I used to think that this movie was a bit picky about its audience. Through that movie, I felt that the Vietnamese people have a very strong national spirit. I believe that a project with historical resonance must have truly thorough and dedicated investments, not just in terms of budget.

Director Victor Vu

"Revenue is also important and necessary to maintain and develop. But chasing sales is not something that suits me. I have a different ideal. In the past, I had films that topped the box office, but that is not what I pursue. I want to make films that 10 years later still touch the audience's emotions. I don't know if I can do it or not, but that is what I wish for," director Victor Vu emphasized.

Not just a mere promotional activity, what the film crew brought to the showcases also showed their passion for storytelling - both on film and in real life - with the spirit of honoring Vietnamese culture and connecting more closely with audiences from all regions.

Guests chose traditional Vietnamese costumes to honor national identity.

Closing the showcase at the Hanoi Opera House, a special moment moved the audience: the official soundtrack of "Detective Kien: Headless Case" was played for the first time as an emotional gift from musician Phan Manh Quynh to director Victor Vu, marking the director's 20-year journey in the arts.

The combination of two creative personalities, one telling stories through images and one through music , has long been a familiar mark to Vietnamese cinema-loving audiences. And this time, Phan Manh Quynh's music continues to evoke a melancholy, haunting atmosphere - contributing to the soul of this mysterious film.

A meaningful gift for the director and film crew.

Director Victor Vu expressed his appreciation for the dedication of the actors. He said that the selection of each role was done very carefully. The director always wanted to look for faces that were truly suitable and had depth, and spent a lot of time researching the personality, ability and potential of each actor to maximize the strength of the character on screen.

The film is scheduled to premiere on April 30 in theaters nationwide and have special screenings from 6 p.m. on April 25, 26, and 27.

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