The program was attended by numerous relatives, friends, and admirers of director Xuan Phuong, including writer Doan Minh Tuan, People's Artist Kim Cuong, and musician Tran Tien…
Unable to attend due to work commitments, Comrade Nguyen Van Nen, former member of the Politburo and former Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, sent flowers and a congratulatory letter to director Xuan Phuong. Deeply moved by Comrade Nguyen Van Nen's sentiments and message, director Xuan Phuong expressed her hope that her journey would be an inspiration for young people to continuously strive and live lives that are beneficial to society.
Speaking at the event, writer Bich Ngan, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Writers Association, said that there are lives that, when examined closely, reveal not only the length of time but also the depth of history, the breadth of the soul, and the boundless love of a heart. Director and writer Xuan Phuong is such a person.
At nearly a century old, having witnessed many ups and downs in the nation's history, she remains sharp-witted, warm-hearted, full of energy, and continues to ignite and fuel creativity. "Before 'Unwavering Stability ,' we look back at the immense and symbolically significant contributions of a life dedicated to selfless service," writer Bich Ngan expressed.
The life of writer and director Xuan Phuong is a journey of constant change, breaking many boundaries of background and age. Born into a privileged family, she chose to leave her comfortable life behind to join the resistance at the age of 16. Having worked as a chemical engineer specializing in explosives, and later as a doctor, she had a stable life. However, a major turning point came in 1967, when she was 37 years old. Responding to director Joris Ivens' call for war correspondents, she decided to abandon her comfortable life and enter the dangerous field of filmmaking.
For 12 years, from 1967 to 1979, director Xuan Phuong's footprints were deeply imprinted in fierce battle zones such as the Vinh Linh front line and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. She faced death at least five times, once having shards of glass embedded in her face when her vehicle hit a bomb in Ha Tinh. Overcoming all obstacles, she affirmed her resilience with valuable films, most notably " Vietnam and the Bicycle ," which won an award at the Leipzig Film Festival.
Her commitment did not end when the country fell silent. Even in her 90s, she began her literary career with a trilogy of memoirs: *Gánh gánh… gồng gồng *, *Khắc đi… khắc đến* , and most recently *Chân cứng đá mềm* , published by the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House.
According to Associate Professor Bui Thanh Truyen, if "Carrying burdens... carrying heavy loads" embodies the charming, shy nature of someone venturing into literature for the first time, and "Carving away... carving to the point of arrival" reflects the cautious mindset of someone "taking the bell to ring in a foreign land," then "Hard feet, soft stones" more clearly portrays the portrait of an artist who always deeply loves and believes in the nation throughout all ages.
Associate Professor Bui Thanh Truyen believes that the unique aspect of the work lies in its technique of self-mockery. "Only someone who has experienced enough ups and downs can so endearingly mock their own strengths and weaknesses," Associate Professor Bui Thanh Truyen shared.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dao-dien-xuan-phuong-ra-mat-hoi-ky-chan-cung-da-mem-post854970.html
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