The film "Rising Wind," directed by Huy Thanh and released in 1966, profoundly portrays the ideological contrast between two sisters, Van and Phuong, against the backdrop of a brutal war, where many families have children belonging to opposing sides.
Scene from the film "The Wind Rises". Photo: VTV
The character Vân, a steadfast female revolutionary, after a long time, reunites with her younger brother, Phương, who was lost during the war. She is heartbroken to discover that he is actually an officer in the South Vietnamese army…
Not only successful in building dramatic tension and psychological depth in its characters, "Rising Wind" also made a strong impression on audiences with its sharp, philosophical dialogues. The film won the Golden Lotus Award at the first Vietnam Film Festival in 1970. Through the story of Phuong and Van, the film not only recreates the turbulent historical reality but also honors the patriotism and unwavering loyalty of those who dared to fight for justice.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, President of the Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (on the left), participates in the program. Photo: VTV.
The film "Rising Wind" was produced during a time of intense war. Although it depicts the struggle of people in the South, the film crew had to shoot in a different setting: the Quy Cao farm in Hai Phong – a place where a large number of people from the South had relocated to the North.
When the villagers heard that a film crew was coming to make a film depicting the setting of their hometown, they were very happy. Everyone contributed to creating the setting, from thatched houses and monkey bridges to individual chairs and tea sets. The main actors of the film, such as the late People's Artist Thuy Van (playing Van) and the late People's Artist The Anh (playing Phuong), also spent months in Quy Cao to practice living the life of people in the South.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan and Dr. Ngo Anh Dao – daughters of People's Artist Thuy Van, share their thoughts on the film. Photo: VTV.
In the program "Cine7 - Memories of Vietnamese Films," viewers had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, film critic and President of the Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association; and Dr. Ngo Anh Dao, daughter of People's Artist Thuy Van, about this special film.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan commented that "Rising Wind" clearly demonstrates a distinctive element of Vietnamese cinema – "femininity." According to her, the female characters in the film not only represent love, loyalty, and sacrifice, but also symbolize resilience in overcoming hardship, representing the qualities of Vietnamese women during wartime.
Dr. Ngo Anh Dao revealed many details about the filmmaking process, including one of the most haunting scenes: when the character Van is tortured by the enemy who burns all ten of her fingertips.
In addition, the audience had the opportunity to hear artist Thu Hang - the wife of the late People's Artist The Anh (who played Phuong) - share interesting stories about her husband's memorable role.
The program helps today's audience gain a deeper understanding of a historical period filled with ideals and aspirations for national independence and freedom, as well as one of the classic works of revolutionary cinema in our country.
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