'Air Deathmatch' makes an impression when shown in France

The opening event of Vietnam Cinema Week - Journey of Light took place at Le Grand Rex, a large cinema in Europe and a cultural symbol of the French capital. The program was co-organized by the Vietnam Cinema Promotion Association (VFDA) and AVSE Global, under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy in France, bringing together Vietnamese stars such as director Tran Anh Hung, director Dang Thai Huyen, Meritorious Artist Le Vi, actress Tu Oanh (film Rain on Butterfly Wings ), actress Kaity Nguyen - actor Bao Dinh (film Death Battle in the Sky )...

'Tử chiến trên không' gây ấn tượng khi trình chiếu ở Pháp- Ảnh 1. — Ms. Ngo Phuong Lan - President of Vietnam Cinema Promotion Association, shared at the opening ceremony

The event attracted more than 2,700 audiences from 23 countries, creating a vibrant cultural and artistic exchange space between the French public, the Vietnamese community and Vietnamese cinema lovers in Europe. The opening of the event night was a "symphony" told through cinema and music . Familiar melodies from Endless Fields and The Legend of Quan Tien echoed, evoking unforgettable impressions of the country's art.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - President of the Vietnam Cinema Promotion Association - expressed: “We are pleased to announce that Vietnamese cinema is experiencing remarkable development. In 2023, the market has recovered to the pre-Covid period. The market share of Vietnamese films in 2024 reached nearly 50% compared to 30% in the pre-Covid-19 period. In 2025, the market share of Vietnamese films is expected to increase to 65-70%. Many independent films and art films have achieved success at international film festivals. A new generation of filmmakers is excited and full of courage on the path of creativity.”

The highlight of the opening night was the premiere of the film Death Battle in the Air . This was the film chosen to open the show, representing the genre of action movies with elaborate investment, inspired by the 1978 hijacking incident. Before the show, the audience also had the opportunity to visit the panoramic photo exhibition of Vietnamese cinema, solemnly displayed in the cinema lobby, providing a multi-dimensional view of the history and development of the seventh art in Vietnam.

'Tử chiến trên không' gây ấn tượng khi trình chiếu ở Pháp- Ảnh 2. — Representatives of Vietnamese film crews appeared on the red carpet of the event.

Audience talks about Deathmatch in the Sky

International audiences expressed surprise and delight at the work starring Kaity Nguyen. Director and actor Stephan Ly Cuong shared: “I was really impressed. I didn’t know the story and really liked the way the actors performed. I already loved Kaity Nguyen and Thai Hoa, and this time they continued to surprise me. Vietnamese cinema is developing strongly and I believe it has the potential to cross borders and reach international audiences.”

From the perspective of the Vietnamese community in France, Hoang Khanh - a Vietnamese student studying in Paris, said: "The program is really grand, with the appearance of many great Vietnamese artists. When watching Death Battle in the Sky , I felt patriotism and national pride rise strongly. I hope there will be more film weeks like this in France, so that the world can see that Vietnam is growing strongly."

Actress Kaity Nguyen was moved when the film “Fighting in the Sky” was screened in France. She expressed: “This is truly a special day, when I witnessed a great step forward of Vietnamese cinema. I just hope that the audience will have breathtaking moments, action and genuine emotions from the film.”

'Tử chiến trên không' gây ấn tượng khi trình chiếu ở Pháp- Ảnh 3. — Kaity Nguyen was moved when "Air Deathmatch" was shown in France.

Sharing the same pride, artist Le Vi shared: “For me, this is an extremely meaningful program. Every historical period of Vietnam – from war, peace to integration – is associated with the transformation of the seventh art. I believe that this cultural exchange program will open up new opportunities, helping Vietnamese cinema catch up with the development of the world.”

The opening ceremony of the Vietnam Cinema Week in Paris is a brilliant opening activity for the series of cultural events Vietnam - Symphony of Love initiated by AVSE Global, aiming to promote Vietnamese culture to the world through creative, unique and profound forms.

The event is scheduled to last until December 12, and is expected to welcome about 5,000 visitors with 17 films being screened, including When October Comes, Wild Fields, Apartments, Retired Generals, Don't Be Afraid, Children in the Dew, Coolies Never Cry, I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass, Rain on Butterfly Wings, Radiant Ashes, Wake Up and Be Ready, Clouds But Not Rain, Somewhere by the Hospital, Elephants by the Roadside, Song Lang, and newly produced films that are currently a phenomenon, such as Red Rain, Death Battle in the Air.

Audience talks about Deathmatch in the Sky

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