Young audiences were excited about classic films at Ngoc Khanh cinema.

Amidst the rise of modern entertainment, classic black-and-white films are reaffirming their true value through the reception of younger audiences. At Ngoc Khanh Cinema, the film screening program celebrating the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has become a meeting point for many generations of viewers, where heritage films are received with a new mindset, full of respect and open-mindedness.

The film week celebrating the National Party Congress brings to the public classic films of Vietnamese revolutionary cinema such as "August Star," "Until We Meet Again," "The 17th Parallel Day and Night," etc. This is an opportunity for generations of viewers to reflect on a glorious historical period through authentic and emotional films.

The program has attracted a large audience of young people seeking to approach history in their own unique ways. Khanh Linh, a student majoring in Film and Popular Arts (University of Social Sciences and Humanities), shared that enjoying classic films on the big screen provides a completely different experience compared to watching them on a small screen at home.

For Linh, the film "August Star" left an indelible mark. She emotionally expressed: "What impressed me most was the moment the red flag with a yellow star was raised high amidst the poverty and hardship of the old society. That image was like a guiding light, a symbol of the resurgence of an entire nation under the leadership of the Party." For a young person pursuing a career in film, these film clips are not only historical documents but also lessons about the meticulousness and dedication of previous generations of artists.

The film screening program celebrating the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has become a popular meeting point for many young viewers.

Sharing that same spirit, Nguyen Minh Duc, a young Party member studying at CMC University (Hanoi), approached the film week with a deep love for his country and a spirit of personal experience. Having learned about the program through the Vietnam Film Institute's website, Duc proactively arranged his time to watch the film in theaters without any prior screenings to fully experience the emotions.

Duc affirmed: "I want to learn more about the past to strengthen my own patriotism. As a young person, I hope that films about our ancestors fighting to protect the homeland will be screened more frequently, not just on major holidays, so that future generations will always remember and appreciate the value of peace ."

Many movie screenings are already fully booked online.

While young people may find vivid history lessons in this film week, older audiences will find it a journey back to their vibrant youth.

Ms. Do Dung, an audience member from Cat Linh ward (Hanoi), couldn't hide her emotion while rewatching "The 17th Parallel Day and Night." For her, the film is a part of her memories from the years of evacuation, when people had to watch films through mobile projection teams in the forests or on open fields. "Watching films back then was difficult, so the memories are very deep. Today, watching it again on a modern big screen, I still feel the same admiration for the outstanding performance of People's Artist Tra Giang. These film clips remind me of a time when the country was divided, and of the resilience of the Vietnamese people," Ms. Dung shared. Especially when watching "August Star," she shed tears as she remembered her maternal grandparents – who perished in the 1945 famine.

The film week was warmly received by audiences.

The interaction between two generations of audiences at the Ngoc Khanh cinema demonstrated the enduring vitality of Vietnamese revolutionary cinema. The films screened were not simply works of art, but also historical "witnesses" recording a difficult yet heroic period in the nation's history.

• The timeless appeal of "The 17th Parallel Day and Night"

Organizing film weeks like this ahead of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam carries both immense political significance and serves as a practical activity to educate about national traditions. These old films are not outdated in the modern era. On the contrary, they become a source of spiritual support, reminding each individual of their responsibility towards the nation's destiny. The audience's interest is the strongest affirmation of the vitality of this film genre – a cultural current that silently nurtures national pride in the hearts of every Vietnamese citizen.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/khan-gia-tre-hao-hung-voi-nhung-thuoc-phim-kinh-dien-tai-rap-ngoc-khanh-20260117183211867.htm