Several historical drama film projects are currently underway.
A highly anticipated series.
Several large-scale historical drama film projects have been announced over the past year, the first of which is "The Last Empress" by directors Bao Nhan and Namcito, a film that has been meticulously prepared for many years. The script is inspired by two works: "The Love Story of Empress Nam Phuong" by writer Tran Thi Hao and "Empress Nam Phuong" by Le Lan Khanh.
The film is expected to convey a fascinating story about the tumultuous life of the last empress, drawing from a vast collection of historical documents and materials. "The Legend of Dạ Trạch," directed by Tôn Văn, aims to present to the audience a love story that transcends immortality between Chử Đồng Tử and Tiên Dung, through a harmonious blend of historical elements, local culture, and folk legends, telling the story of the ancient Vietnamese community's journey of establishing themselves in the Northern Delta region. The film is expected to deliver a captivating story and leave a unique impression upon its release.
"The Guardian of the Spirits: The Mystery of King Dinh's Tomb" continues to be a highly anticipated film, receiving considerable attention from moviegoers in recent months as information about the film has appeared extensively in the media. The film explores the mysterious story of the tomb of the first emperor who laid the foundation for Vietnam's independence after thousands of years of subjugation by the Northern invaders. The film is a tragic epic, imbued with national spirit.
Or consider the film project "Heroic Bloodline 2: White Swallow of Ca Mau " by brothers, director Charlie Nguyen and actor Johnny Tri Nguyen. Inspired by the life of their grandfather, martial arts master Nguyen Chanh Minh – born and raised in a family with a rich martial arts tradition, who founded the anti-French resistance force known as the "Ha Tien Front" and famously known as the "White Swallow of Ca Mau" in the Mekong Delta...
The dream of historical drama films
The historical fiction genre is being explored by Vietnamese filmmakers, a clever choice to attract audiences to theaters... While historical films usually rely on official historical documents, historical fiction draws inspiration from folk tales that record events of the time. The characters and events remain specific historical figures, but the line between fact and fiction is blurred.
Historical fiction also includes the genre of legends – mythical and fantastical tales passed down through folklore, whose origins are difficult to ascertain. This is where filmmakers can create unique stories to generate appeal. By selecting characters with distinctive personalities, different destinies, and challenging lives, they exploit these stories to make them relatable yet enchanting and mysterious, challenging the audience's imagination and creating appeal through novel and creative storytelling, drawing audiences to the theaters.
Although it's the filmmaker's choice, selecting the historical drama genre is not easy. In the past, many films with large budgets have failed to achieve high box office revenue, and some have even failed to reach theaters for various reasons. However, these failures haven't deterred filmmakers from being creative and delving deeper into this subject matter, hoping to breathe life into their films and attract viewers. As a result, investments have increased, and filmmakers have carefully considered and measured the challenges involved in choosing this genre.
The ongoing series continues to demonstrate the enduring appeal of historical dramas, and the filmmakers' passion for exploring this challenging genre never wanes. This is what gives audiences faith and anticipation in those determined to continue writing Vietnamese historical narratives on the big screen...
THAO HUONG
Source: https://baohaugiang.com.vn/van-hoa-trong-nuoc/ky-vong-dong-phim-da-su-viet-142467.html
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