Unreleased documentary about the April 30 Victory: Sweden's special gift to Vietnam

On April 25 in Hanoi, the Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held a ceremony to present the documentary “Victory Vietnam” – a never-before-published work, directed by Swedish director Bo Öhlén. This is a meaningful gift that Sweden sends to the Vietnamese people on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

"Victory Vietnam" captures the vibrant atmosphere in the Swedish capital Stockholm on the day Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) was liberated - a historic moment marking the end of the war in Vietnam.

Through the images of Swedish people taking to the streets to celebrate the victory, singing songs of peace and expressing deep solidarity with the Vietnamese people, the film clearly depicts the deep affection of the Swedish people for Vietnam. In addition, the film also records many valuable documents reflecting the political and material support of the international solidarity movement for Vietnam during the period of struggle for independence and national reunification.

Mr. Oscar Staffas Edström, Head of Trade and Promotion Department of the Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam, presented the decision to donate the film to Ms. Le Thi Ha - Director of the Vietnam Film Institute. (Photo: Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam)

According to Vietnam News Agency, speaking at the event, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Johan Ndisi said: Through the lens of the film, we not only see the courage and resilience of Vietnam, but also the humanistic values ​​of peace and international solidarity. By handing over this film to the Vietnam Film Institute, we hope to continue to inspire future generations to remember the lessons of history, towards a future based on respect, understanding and cooperation.

Image of Swedish people taking to the streets to celebrate the victory of the Vietnamese people. (Photo: Excerpt from the film Victory Vietnam)

The film will be kept at the Vietnam Film Institute to serve research and propaganda work in the future.

Spreading historical values ​​and patriotism to Swedish friends

On April 24, the Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden held a press conference and screened a propaganda film in the capital Stockholm.

Press conference and screening of propaganda film in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden)

According to Vietnam News Agency, speaking at the press conference, Ambassador Tran Van Tuan reviewed the historical context before 1975, the developments of the Great Spring Victory, the role of the diplomatic sector in the historic victory as well as the country's achievements over the past 50 years. The Ambassador emphasized that these are important foundations for the period of strong development of the Vietnamese people in the 21st century - the Era of National Growth.

The program also included an exchange and sharing of thoughts by Swedish experts and friends who shared and evaluated the support of the Swedish Government and people for Vietnam during the war as well as the post-war reconstruction period. The speakers also expressed their appreciation for the great achievements that the Vietnamese Government and people have achieved in recent times.

The event concluded with the screening of the documentary “Memory Fragment” produced by Vietnam Television (VTV4). The film realistically depicts the sacrifices, contributions and resilience of previous generations in the cause of national liberation and reunification. The work also conveys a humane message of tolerance and reconciliation between veterans and the younger generation on both sides after the devastating war.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/phim-tai-lieu-chua-tung-cong-bo-ve-chien-thang-304-mon-qua-dac-biet-thuy-dien-danh-cho-viet-nam-213013.html