The sun in the darkness

(NADS) - On the evening of March 26th, at the National Film Center, Comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, attended the screening of the film "Underground Tunnels: The Sun in the Darkness," a cinematic work on the themes of war and revolution directed by Bui Thac Chuyen.

Also attending were the Deputy Heads of the Central Propaganda Department, leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Central Theoretical Council, etc.

Comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia, Member of the Political Bureau , Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, presented flowers to congratulate director Bui Thac Chuyen.

The event, organized by the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, aimed to motivate and encourage artists and writers to actively create and contribute valuable works on the themes of war and revolution.

"Underground Tunnels: The Sun in the Darkness," a 128-minute film based on real historical events, tells the story of the arduous lives and struggles of revolutionary soldiers in the secret underground tunnels – one of the crucial military structures that helped our army and people fight and defeat the enemy in the resistance war against the US to save the country.

The film not only depicts intense and fierce battles but also highlights the indomitable fighting spirit and fervent patriotism of our soldiers and people. These revolutionary soldiers lived and fought in the darkness of the underground, yet always maintained their faith in the light of independence and freedom.

Director Bui Thac Chuyen shared his thoughts about the film at the screening.

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented flowers to Comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia and director Bui Thac Chuyen.

Grandma Tran Thi Phuong Lan, Director of the Department of Culture and Arts, at the film screening.

The war is long over, but the lessons of patriotism, unity, and the indomitable fighting spirit of our nation remain invaluable. "Underground Tunnels: The Sun in the Darkness" is not just a film, but also a vivid history lesson, helping viewers, especially the younger generation, to better understand what our ancestors went through to achieve the peace we enjoy today.

The decision to screen this film on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam carries immense significance. It is not only an opportunity to relive the glorious memories, but also a chance to remind present and future generations of their responsibility to protect, preserve, and promote the values that our ancestors sacrificed their sweat and blood for.