On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), on April 25, the Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism jointly organized the Award Ceremony of the documentary film "Victory Vietnam" at the Vietnam Film Institute.
On April 30, 1975, as a cameraman at Swedish Television, director Bo Öhlén brought his camera with him and other colleagues to record the moment when Vietnamese supporters in Stockholm spontaneously took to the streets to express their joy at the great victory of the Vietnamese people.
The image of Swedish people celebrating Vietnam's victory, singing peace songs, and holding up banners supporting the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam moved the audience watching the film.
In addition to the marching scenes and emotional speeches, this precious color film also documents the political and material support from the international solidarity movement.
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Mr. Oscar Staffas Edström, Head of Trade and Promotion, Embassy of Sweden, presented the film to the representative of Vietnam Film Institute. (Photo: Kim Linh) |
Speaking at the film award ceremony, Mr. Oscar Staffas Edström, Head of Trade and Promotion, Embassy of Sweden, affirmed: “The Swedish people have come together to express a very clear message of solidarity: Your fight is our fight.”
Mr. Oscar Staffas Edström also expressed his hope that the film will become a bridge between Vietnam and Sweden, reminding us of the common history and lasting friendship between the two countries.
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Director Bo Öhlén shares online at the film award ceremony. (Photo: Embassy of Sweden) |
Joining the online session, director Bo Öhlén shared: “When making 'Victory Vietnam', I not only wanted to record the historical events of April 30, 1975, but also wanted to convey the strong emotions and spirit of solidarity in Sweden at that time. This is my heartfelt gratitude to the Vietnamese people and their struggle for independence, as well as the support from the international community.”
Representing the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms. Tran Hai Van, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation, sent her deep thanks to director Bo Öhlén and the Swedish Embassy for presenting Vietnam with this valuable documentary. Ms. Van affirmed: “The film not only recreates a historical moment in Vietnam but also brings us a very real slice of great international sentiment, including the deep support not only from the government but also from the Swedish people for the Vietnamese people”.
Attending the screening, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa (Hoang Mai, Hanoi) shared: “I felt very proud and moved when I saw the image of Swedish people holding the flags of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, shouting the slogan: Glorious Vietnam - Long live! The friendship between the people of the two countries is a precious heritage that we need to continue to preserve.”
The awarding of “Victory of Vietnam” is a significant testament to the long-standing cultural ties and friendship between Sweden and Vietnam. The film “Victory of Vietnam” will be preserved at the Vietnam Film Institute, ensuring that this legacy continues to inspire future generations.
The rich Swedish collection of Vietnamese films, assembled by FilmCentrum, has played an important role. During the war, many films were transferred to the Swedish Film Institute for preservation, and were later handed over to the Vietnamese film archive during a visit by Swedish Culture Minister Marita Ulvskog.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/thuy-dien-trao-tang-viet-nam-bo-phim-tai-lieu-ve-ngay-3041975-post875298.html
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