Veteran faces at the short film competition 'Vietnamese 2025'

The 'Vietnamese Short Film Competition - 'Vietnamese 2025' has been outstanding in both quantity and quality of works. This is evidenced by the presence of famous names in many works, thereby partly affirming the gradually familiar position of this competition.

Short films have long been considered the "first step" for filmmakers because of their suitability in terms of budget, human resources and other conditions for those who love the seventh art to practice their steps into the film industry. This leads to directors often taking advantage of what is available, familiar people to play roles in their works.

However, in Vietnamese 2025, there are many works with the participation of veteran names who have established a position in the film industry. This partly shows the special quality of the script and the unique vision of the director to receive the "nod" of many famous artists.

Meritorious Artist Ngoc Tan

Known as "the most austere mother" on the small screen of Northern television, Meritorious Artist Ngoc Tan has many roles that left an impression on the audience through films such as Pho trong lang, Hoa Tim Lai , 11 thang 5 ngay... She started acting in the 1990s on theater stages, from which she gradually made an impression with her gentle acting style, slow voice, kind face, and kind eyes.

Meritorious Artist Ngoc Tan in the film To Mother's Mother, in the Top 20 short films in the final round

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At Vietnamese 2025 , she appeared in the film To My Mother by Director and Screenwriter Hieu ADi. Still her "forte", in this work she plays a kind grandmother who takes care of her grandson from childhood to adulthood, when her daughter cannot take care of him... The veteran actress's natural and sincere acting has attracted viewers. Director - judge Ly Hai said he was very impressed with this transformation.

Meritorious Artist Pham Huy Thuc

Famous for his impressive supporting roles, over the past 20 years, Meritorious Artist Pham Huy Thuc has captivated audiences with his subtle acting in many genres, from drama, reformed opera to cinema... He is most famous for his role as the evil minister Le Da in the historical play Love is to escape sin by the World Youth Theater. Although he is a quiet face, he always fulfills his role well, contributing to the overall success of the entire work.

Meritorious Artist Pham Huy Thuc appeared in the film Simple Things, in the Top 20 short films in the final round.

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In the film Simple Things by Director - Screenwriter Ngo Nguyen Hoai Bao, he continues to appear in a simple supporting role as a father who conveys many interesting thoughts about modern times and the young generation. He impresses with his natural way of talking and skillful acting, making young audiences recognize the father and uncle in their own family. Overall, this is a simple film, leaving a warm feeling after watching.

Artist Tu Oanh

Best known for her role as Mrs. Bich in the TV series Huong vi tinh than (2021), over the years, artist Tu Oanh has made her mark in many projects in many genres, including Dau tri (2022), Dung noi khi yeu (2023). In addition to television, she also tried her hand at comedy when during the recent Tet holiday, she became the "Literary Tao" in the show Gap nhau cuoi tuan . She also participated in many films directed by her husband - director Bui Thac Chuyen.

Actress Tu Oanh in the film Mam nho, in the Top 20 short films in the final round

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In Mam Nho , she plays a mother with Alzheimer's who carries the shadow of her young son, unaware that her son is now an adult, burdened with both her private life and responsibility for her small family. Actress Tu Oanh has a remarkable transformation, thereby showing a mother who refuses reality but always has full affection for her son.

The top 20 short films of the Vietnam Short Film Competition - Vietnamese 2025 have been selected. The closing and award ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on August 22 at Beta Cinemas Ung Van Khiem (HCMC) with the participation of many famous names such as director Ly Hai, director Nguyen Quang Dung, actor - producer Thu Trang, producer - "shark" Minh Beta, actor - producer Dinh Ngoc Diep, actress Thuy Ngan, director Nguyen Thi Tham, critic Le Hong Lam... and MC - Runner-up Hoang Oanh - Quang Huy.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-guong-mat-gao-coi-tai-cuoc-thi-phim-ngan-vietnamese-2025-185250818002127124.htm