Hong Van, Thoai Mieu, Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc were moved when remembering the late writer - author Ngoc Linh.

(NLDO) – Subtle slices of the literary and theatrical legacy of the late writer and author Ngoc Linh will be made into a film.

From left to right: People's Artist Hong Van, late writer-author Ngoc Linh and People's Artist Thoai Mieu

During a friendly meeting at the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association, director Nguyen Thu (Giai Phong Film Studio) officially started making a documentary about the late writer - author Ngoc Linh - a special writer who left a deep mark in both the literary world and the Southern theater and reformed opera scene for more than half a century.

The film was made from a script by Meritorious Artist Nguyen Mong Long - son of the late composer Quy Sac, who wrote the famous folk song "The Paper Lantern Seller". The fact that an artist who grew up in a traditional theater environment and has a solid literary background like Meritorious Artist Nguyen Mong Long wrote the script for the film is a clear aesthetic commitment: the film is not just a documentary, but a serious work of artistic creation.

According to journalist Duong Thi Lien Chi - daughter of the late writer - author Ngoc Linh: "My family is very happy that the crew worked very professionally, showing deep affection for my father through this meaningful film."

People's Artist Thoai Mieu and writer Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc discuss the works of the late writer - author Ngoc Linh

Writer - author Ngoc Linh, from life to writing

The late People's Artist - Director Huynh Nga once commented: "Ngoc Linh's works are always attractive and long-lasting, sometimes over several decades... his novel writing and stage script writing techniques have reached a fairly high level."

It was this comment that the production crew considered as the guiding spirit for the documentary – a film that is not simply a biography or career summary, but a process of tracing back the creative veins that created the durability of his works.

Writer and author Ngoc Linh entered literature with more than 70 novels, then moved on to journalism, drama and reformed theater – a rare journey in the art world, not only because of her versatility but also because of the consistent quality between genres.

The political novels he wrote deeply reflected the current events, while his works such as: Darkness and Light, Our House, House Without Men, House Without Women, Big Family... showed the flexibility in the way he conveyed social messages through folk art forms.

Master - Director Thanh Hiep (third person from left) and the crew making the film about the late writer - author Ngoc Linh

Writer - author Ngoc Linh: Storyteller of the times and fate

The film brings together many famous artists such as People's Artist Hung Minh, People's Artist Thoai Mieu, People's Artist Hong Van, author Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, director - journalist Thanh Hiep... Their stories, memories, and comments not only help to restore the portrait of writer - author Ngoc Linh - the person and the artist - but also suggest a cultural space in which each of his works is a link connected to the era.

At the same time, he is also a journalist - leader of the Ho Chi Minh City Stage Newspaper, which has been operating steadily for many decades. He is also one of the few founding members and operators of the Tran Huu Trang Gold Medal Award of the Ho Chi Minh City Stage Association.

People's Artist Hong Van shares about the influence of writer - author Ngoc Linh on the young generation of artists.

People's Artist Thoai Mieu affirmed: "He is a special person who writes novels, writes for newspapers, and then composes stage plays with many big and small awards, from city to national level." As for People's Artist Hong Van, the late writer Ngoc Linh is an "idol" - not in a simple admiration, but because "he has a strong influence on the stage arts in the South and the whole country in general". Those shared words are the affirmation of a life of non-stop writing, non-stop exploration, and never "standing on the sidelines" of current events.

"Literature is the person": When personality and work blend together

Director Thanh Hiep (General Director Mai Vang) and Director Nguyen Thu

Writer-author Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc has chosen an old but accurate saying: "Literature is the person" to talk about Ngoc Linh. According to her, it is the everyday anecdotes - sometimes full of tragedy and comedy - that have created his own unique identity in his journey of more than 60 years of being attached to art. Not only is he a diligent writer, he is also a person who "reads" the social mood, is imbued with humanity, and is completely devoted to each word.

Behind-the-scenes stories, the changes of the times that influenced his writing – all will be the backbone of the film. But more deeply, the film not only tells the story of the life of writer-author Ngoc Linh but also tells the story of a generation of artists who chose to live – write – and create as an act of dedication.

"A documentary about writer-author Ngoc Linh is made with the passion of the generation who love his works. I believe the film will have enough depth and emotion about a great personality of the country's literature and arts" - People's Artist Hung Minh said.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hong-van-thoai-mieu-nguyen-thi-minh-ngoc-xuc-dong-khi-nho-ve-co-nha-van-tac-gia-ngoc-linh-196250804090704563.htm