Film Week Celebrating 50 Years of Southern Liberation and National Reunification

50 years have passed since the Great Spring Victory of 1975 - a major historical milestone that opened the era of independence and national unification. Although time has passed, the memory of a heroic period of the nation is always alive in the hearts of every Vietnamese person with deep pride and cinema is one of the most authentic and vivid channels to convey that sacred memory.

Deeply aware of the role of culture and art in fostering national spirit and self-reliance, the People's Army Cinema organizes the Film Week to affirm that this is an outstanding activity in the series of events towards the April 30 Victory Anniversary. With a sense of responsibility, gratitude and aspiration for innovation, the Film Week is a bridge between the past and the present, bringing history closer to today's generation.

The selected films carry messages of faith and aspiration for peace .

The opening ceremony of the Film Week will take place at 7:00 p.m. on April 22, 2025 at the headquarters of the People's Army Cinema, promising to attract the participation of a large number of delegates from central agencies, armed forces, the film industry and audiences in the capital. Immediately after the opening ceremony, there will be the first screenings of two outstanding films: Documentary "Joining Hands" (screenwriter Professor, Doctor Tran Thanh Hiep, director Pham Hong Thang) with content conveying the message of great national unity - the core value that leads the country to victory; "Vu khuc mua xuan" (screenwriter Nguyen Thu Dung, director Dang Thu Trang) is a gentle yet profound feature film, praising the country's vitality and beauty after the war.

Within the framework of Film Week, the audience will enjoy 8 typical cinematographic works, including 4 documentaries and 4 feature films produced by the People's Army Cinema and domestic film studios.

In addition to the two films shown on the opening day, there are also films: "Chung mot mai nha" (screenwriter Nguyen Huy Hung, director Vu Anh Nhat) about the image of soldiers fighting side by side with the people, harmoniously interwoven between fighting and building; "Tinh ac va dich" (screenwriter Tran Dang Mau, director Bui Thanh Hai) leading viewers into the inner depths, which is the awakening from the past, towards reconciliation and harmony; "Thong nuoc nuoc" - episode 19: "Con duong da chon" (screenwriter Lai Van Sinh, directors Bui Chi Trung, Tran Vu Anh) delving into the strategy and vision of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh in choosing the path to liberate the country.

People's Army Cinema is ready with the best conditions to serve the public.

The feature films selected for screening during the film week clearly convey messages of emotion and aspiration. "The Road Through the Forest" (screenwriter: Meritorious Artist Van Le, director: Nguyen Xuan Cuong) is a story about a difficult journey through the forest, reflecting the bravery and ideals of revolution. Meanwhile, "Ai thuoi van ly" (screenwriter: Nguyen Thien Dinh - Ngu Ngu, director: Le Hoang) is a work that is familiar to audiences, containing a philosophy of life about the journey of going and returning of people, imbued with love for the country. "Mui co cham" (screenwriter: Hoang Nhuan Cam, director: Nguyen Huu Muoi) depicts the portrait of a generation of Hanoi students volunteering to go to battle, fighting and sacrificing, imbued with poetry and heroic ideals.

The film week is an opportunity to honor the Vietnamese people, honor the national culture and the lasting values ​​that the previous generations have worked hard to cultivate. Through each film, we hope to send a message to today's generation: today's happiness is the result of countless sacrifices and losses yesterday.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thu Dung, Director of People's Army Cinema

While bringing historical footage to the public, the Film Week also conveys a strong message about national pride, indomitable will and solidarity - values ​​that need to be nurtured in every stage of the country's development.

In the context of our country entering a period of strong integration and development, raising political and historical awareness, especially for the young generation, is becoming more urgent. The Film Week is a practical activity to propagate and educate the tradition of patriotism, contributing to cultivating ideals of life, aspirations for dedication, and a sense of responsibility to the nation and community. The Organizing Committee hopes that the Film Week will contribute to inspiring and encouraging the people's spirit, while promoting the great role of cinema in ideological work, cultural orientation and education of the young generation.

The atmosphere of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification filled the space of the People's Army Cinema.

Although the People's Army Cinema theater only has more than 200 seats, in all the film weeks that the unit organizes, every screening has to add nearly 100 extra seats. Many audiences arrive hours early and many people have to leave sadly because the theater is full. These images in recent times demonstrate the appeal of revolutionary cinema and at the same time affirm the audience's interest and respect for the sacred values ​​that historical stories bring.

To achieve such success, we cannot fail to mention the careful preparation and deep responsibility of the organizing unit, from the stage of selecting films, coordinating with other units to designing the program, organizing logistics, techniques, security... All were carefully prepared with the spirit of thoughtful service and respect for the audience.

What is more precious is that in addition to the older audience - those who have experienced the difficult times of the country, there are also many young audiences, including the Gen Z generation. Those audiences came, stood and watched the entire duration of the film without leaving, and were silent before the deeply humane films.

To create that attraction, it is impossible not to mention the modern and close communication efforts that the People's Army Cinema has made, especially in promoting on social networks to reach young people, sending invitations with a respectful attitude to agencies, units and each audience. Every small thing, every action contains a great heart: bringing revolutionary cinema with ideological, humanistic and historical values, closer to today's public.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thu Dung, Director of the People's Army Cinema, shared: "The film week is an opportunity to honor the Vietnamese people, honor the national culture and the lasting values ​​that the previous generations have worked hard to cultivate. Through each film, we hope to send a message to today's generation: today's happiness is the result of countless sacrifices and losses yesterday."

Through carefully selected works, the event is an opportunity for cadres, soldiers and the masses to look back on the glorious journey of the nation, thereby fostering more faith and aspiration to contribute to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland in the new period.

The representative of the People's Army Cinema said that before the Film Week, the unit has prepared all the best conditions to serve the audience, from the technical system, modern equipment to the enthusiastic and professional staff. With the spirit of the artist-soldiers, all service activities are carefully prepared, ensuring to bring the audience a complete and meaningful experience. The dedication, responsibility and discipline typical of soldiers will be clearly demonstrated in every stage of organization, demonstrating the determination to serve the audience in the best way, worthy of the trust and love that the public has for military cinema.

The People's Army Cinema Film Week takes place at the unit's multi-purpose hall, located at 17 Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

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