“Red Rain” - a film about the legendary Quang Tri Citadel will be shown in theaters nationwide.

“Red Rain” - a work about the theme of revolutionary war of great magnitude, deeply inspiring patriotism, fighting spirit and aspiration for peace of the Vietnamese people, produced by the People's Army Cinema (General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army).

Scene from the movie "Red Rain".

This is an activity towards the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

The film “Red Rain” was adapted from the script of writer Chu Lai, directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen, Deputy Director in charge of Art and Cinema of the People's Army. The film was inspired and fictionalized by the event of 81 days and nights of heroic and resilient fighting by the people and officers and soldiers to protect Quang Tri Citadel in 1972 - one of the fiercest battles of the 20th century. With an area of about 25 hectares, Quang Tri Citadel had to endure 328 tons of bombs and bullets, each soldier had to endure on average more than 100 bombs and 20 artillery shells. More than 4,000 officers and soldiers heroically fell, most of them at a very young age. But those 81 days and nights became a legend, contributing to the victory at the Paris Conference negotiating table, paving the way for the Great Spring Victory of 1975, liberating the South and unifying the country.

Retelling that heroic story, “Red Rain” recreated a fiery period, deeply reflecting the silent sacrifices and noble ideals of generations of young people in the resistance war against the US to save the country. The film revolves around Squad 1 at the Citadel front, where young soldiers, mostly students, met, fought together, loved, and were ready to sacrifice for their comrades and their homeland.

The fierce and emotional Summer of 1972 is told through the faces of young, brave men - the young men carrying the enthusiasm of their twenties into the battlefield, with all their faith and ardent patriotism. Those soldiers fought and considered Quang Tri as their homeland, considered Quang Tri Citadel as their home, their comrades became their relatives, and did not spare their blood, bones, and youth to protect every inch of the Citadel.

As a large-scale art project, “Red Rain” was invested in thoroughly and meticulously from content to technique, with elaborate scenes built in Quang Tri province, in which the main scene was filmed in Quang Tri town (old), along the historic Thach Han river. The Ancient Citadel film set was realistically recreated in terms of architectural form, battlefield terrain, trenches, tunnels, surgical stations, field airports, defensive fortifications... Every detail from costumes, props, equipment, to the combat environment were meticulously and accurately restored, under the advice of veterans and historical witnesses, to bring a space that is both realistic and rich in emotions.

The film combines field shots and modern cinematography, helping the audience immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the battle that lasted for 81 days and nights. In addition, the film also recreates the Paris Conference, which demonstrated Vietnam's foreign policy and justice, contributing to a comprehensive reflection of the journey to independence and peace.

The film is expected to be a bridge between the past and the present, inspiring and awakening in today's young generation the spirit of learning history, appreciating the sacrifices of their ancestors, fostering patriotism and awakening awareness of the sacred value of peace exchanged with the blood of many generations of fathers and brothers.

“Red Rain” is scheduled to premiere on August 22, 2025 in cinemas nationwide.

According to VNA

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