The remake film market is bustling.

The explosive growth of online platforms is seen as a reason for the trend of "remaking" films to find a voice suitable for different markets.

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One of the most frequently mentioned films with the most adaptations is Perfect Strangers. From the original 2016 version called Perfetti sconosciuti in Italy, the film has had more than 20 different adaptations in different countries and languages. Blood Moon Party is the Vietnamese version that has been considered impressively successful. Some films also surprise if you know that they are actually adaptations such as the Oscar-winning film - CODA - adapted from the 2014 French-language comedy La Famille Bélier or the 2024 Chinese blockbuster YOLO (Spicy Hot) by Jia Ling, which grossed 479 million USD, is a remake of the 2014 Japanese film 100 Yen Love.

The film has more than 20 versions in different languages (

Horror and crime films are among the most remade genres. Wrath of Man (2021) is a remake of the 2004 French film Cash Truck by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, while Liam Neeson's Retribution (2023) is an adaptation of Dani de la Torre's 2015 Spanish film El desconocido. "Basically, these films have a common formula and can be easily remade anywhere without much adjustment," said Philippe Rousselet, President of Vendôme Pictures.

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Remaking comedies or dramas, meanwhile, can be more difficult. “It can be quite difficult to find the right approach for each country. A good idea is not enough,” Rousselet admits. But he also says that a well-adapted comedy that captures the local audience’s taste will likely be a hit, while the original’s comedy, when subtitled or dubbed, may not convey the original’s originality. Local comedians who are well-known and loved in their countries can sometimes be more appealing than the international stars in the original.

The wave of remakes will continue to be vibrant in the coming time. A notable project is that Hollywood filmmakers will remake the Danish film Another Round, which won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film of 2020. Many sources say that Leonardo DiCaprio has been chosen for the main role - a special role that made Mads Mikkelsen's mark in the original.

Leonardo DiCaprio (left) is said to be playing the male lead in the remake of Another Round.

The Cannes Film Festival is not only full of premieres, red carpet shows with many actors, stars and gorgeous costumes, but also a vibrant film market, where the remake film boom is currently recorded. The strong development of online platforms has led to an increasing demand for films to be remade in different languages, meeting the needs and tastes of local audiences. "Developing an original script can take 3-5 years and streaming units cannot wait that long" - one opinion said. Philippe Rousselet, president of Vendôme Pictures continued to emphasize that investing in something that has been proven to be effective seems more attractive than looking for something new to do from scratch.

According to vtv.vn

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