21st Vietnam Film Festival

The 21st Vietnam Film Festival was held from November 23 to November 27, 2019, in Vũng Tàu City, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province, Vietnam, with the slogan "Building a national, humane, creative and integrated Vietnamese film industry" (Vietnamese: "Xây dựng nền công nghiệp điện ảnh Việt Nam dân tộc, nhân văn, sáng tạo và hội nhập").[1]

Liên hoan phim Việt Nam lần thứ 21
(21st Vietnam Film Festival)
Opening filmHạnh phúc của mẹ
LocationVũng Tàu, Vietnam
Founded1970
AwardsGolden Lotus:
Song Lang (Feature)
Chông chênh (Documentary)
Người anh hùng áo vải (Animated)
Hosted byĐại Dương, Thanh Thanh Huyền, Bảo Như
Festival dateNovember 23–27, 2019
Website21st Vietnam Film Festival

Event

This is the first film festival held in Vũng Tàu city. The award system this year has not changed. Starting from the 20th Vietnam Film Festival, the organizers have emphasized the "cinematic" nature of this award by removing direct-to-video films from the award system. This film festival is completely a playground for all categories of cinema. The festival continues to have the Audience Choice Award for "Most Favorite Film" to attend the "Panorama Program" in addition to the traditional awards for outstanding individuals and cinematic works in 4 categories: Feature film; Documentary; Science film and Animated film.[2]

In the end, 3 Golden Lotus award were given to films in categories: feature film, documentary film and animated film.[3]

Participation

According to the regulations of the 21st Vietnam Film Festival, films participating in the festival are those that are licensed to distribute films between September 11, 2017, and September 10, 2019, using the Vietnamese language, produced by Vietnamese film establishments or in cooperation with foreign organizations, individuals and without copyright disputes.

Films participating in the 21st Vietnam Film Festival must be films that have not yet participated in the National Television Festival. Remake films (based on foreign scripts/films) can register to attend all programs of the Festival. In case the film is selected for the "In Competition" section, the awards for individual directors, actors, cinematographers, painters, sound, music, except for films and screenplay writers will be considered.[4]

The total number of films approved for the "In Competition" section this year is 74 films belonging to 4 film genres: 16 feature films, 29 documentaries, 9 science films, and 20 animated films. In addition, the section "Panorama Program" showcases 14 feature films and 16 documentaries.[5]

Jury

The jury panels of the 21st Vietnam Film Festival were announced on November 8.[6]

Accordingly, the jury in the Feature Film category consists of 9 members:

  • Doctor Trần Luân Kim, Former President of Vietnam Cinema Association (Head)
  • Actress/producer Trương Ngọc Ánh
  • Screenwriter Hoàng Nhuận Cầm
  • Director Bùi Tuấn Dũng
  • Journalist Hữu Việt
  • Director Lê Thanh Sơn
  • Composer Trọng Đài
  • Painter Nguyễn Trung Phan
  • Cinematographer Nguyễn Nam

In the Documentary - Science category, the jury consists of 7 members:

  • Director Lê Hồng Chương (Head)
  • Journalist Trần Việt Văn
  • Journalist Đinh Trọng Tuấn
  • Director Vũ Hoài Nam
  • Screenwriter Nguyễn Thu Dung
  • Director/journalist Tô Hoàng
  • Director Nguyễn Tường Phương

The jury of the Animated category consists of 5 members:

  • Animator Nguyễn Thị Phương Hoa (Head)
  • Master Nguyễn Quang Trung
  • Composer Phạm Ngọc Khôi
  • Journalist Chu Thu Hằng
  • Animator Đỗ Lệnh Hùng Tú

Activities

Film week to celebrate the 21st Vietnam Film Festival takes place from November 6 to 12, 2019 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Film Week is chaired by the Cinema Department (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), in collaboration with the National Cinema Center and Dcine Joint Stock Company. The opening ceremony of Film Week will take place on the evening of November 6 at the National Cinema Center, 87 Láng Hạ street, Ba Đình district, which is also a movie screening venue of Hanoi. Audiences in Ho Chi Minh City can watch movies at Dcine Bến Thành Cinema, 06 Mạc Đĩnh Chi street, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1. Each film will be screened once a week. 2 invitations is maximum for an audience. Invitation to see the film has been sent by the Cinema Department to the movie screening locations.[7]

From November 23, the Film Festival officially started with many activities to praise and introduce to the public Vietnamese cinematic works imbued with national identity, rich in humanity, with creative imprints; honoring film artists with outstanding artistic achievements. The schedule of activities of the festival is as follows:[8]

November 23:

  • Offering incense and visiting Martyrs' Monument in Vũng Tàu City, 7:30.
  • Opening of the photo exhibition "Vietnam's seas and islands through a cinematic perspective" (Vietnamese: "Biển đảo Việt Nam qua góc nhìn điện ảnh"). It starts at 9:00 in the Revolutionary Traditional House, 01 Bacu Street, Vũng Tàu City).
  • Press conference before the opening of the Film Festival (10:30, at Pullman Vung Tau Hotel).
  • The opening ceremony of the 21st Vietnam Film Festival (20:00, at Pullman Vung Tau Hotel).

November 24:

  • Seminar on "Film scene in Vietnam" (Vietnamese: "Bối cảnh quay phim tại Việt Nam"). It takes place at 9:00 in Pullman Hotel.
  • Exchange of film artists with the audience and students (14:00, at the Provincial Youth Cultural House).

November 25:

  • Seminar "Improving the quality of Vietnamese cinema in international integration" (Vietnamese: "Nâng cao chất lượng điện ảnh Việt Nam trong hội nhập quốc tế"). It takes place at 9:00 in Pullman Hotel.
  • Exchange of film artists with soldiers of the armed forces (14:00, at the Provincial Youth Cultural House).

November 26:

  • Program to visit the scenic spots of Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province (from 8:00 to 16:00).
  • Rehearsal of Closing and Awards Ceremony (18:00, at Pullman Vung Tau Hotel).

November 27:

  • Closing and awarding ceremony of the 21st Vietnam Film Festival (20:00, at Pullman Vung Tau hotel).

During the festival, the cinematographic works of the contest will be screened for free for the audience at cinemas: Lotte Cinema Vũng Tàu (Lotte Mart supermarket, 3/2 street, Vũng Tàu City), CGV Lam Sơn Square (09, Le Lợi street, Vũng Tàu City), CGV Lapen Center (30A, 30/4 street, Vũng Tàu City) and Bà Rịa Cinema (320, Cách Mạng Tháng Tám street, Bà Rịa City). Audiences can come to the above cinemas to receive free movie tickets.[9]

The opening and closing ceremonies were broadcast live on channels: Culture and Tourism TV channel (Vietnam Journey), VTC1, VTC9 and VOV3.[10]

Official Selection

In Competition

Original title English title Director(s) Production
11 niềm hy vọng11 HopesRobie NguyễnMetan Entertainment
100 ngày bên em100 Days of SunshineVũ Ngọc PhượngGalaxy M&E, Ingame Online, Kross Pictures
Anh thầy ngôi saoSuperstar TeacherĐỗ Đức ThịnhCJ HK Entertainment, Thiên Phúc Entertainment
Cua lại vợ bầuWin My Baby BackNhất TrungABC Pictures, NT Studio, NHV Entertainment
Hai PhượngFurieLê Văn KiệtPremiere Pictures, Studio68, NHV Entertainment
Hạnh phúc của mẹThe Happiness of a MotherHuỳnh ĐôngDiệp Cơ Entertainment, PNJ, CGV
Hợp đồng bán mìnhTrần Ngọc PhongGiải Phóng Film
Khi con là nhàMy Son Is My HomeVũ Ngọc ĐãngSong Ngư Films
Lật mặt: Nhà có kháchFace Off: The Walking GuestsLý HảiLý Hải Productions, Hoàng Phúc International, CGV
Người bất tửThe ImmortalVictor VuCJ Entertainment
Nơi ta không thuộc vềĐặng Thái HuyềnPeople's Army Cinema
Song langSong Lang/The Tap BoxLeon Quang LêStudio 68, CréaTV
Tháng năm rực rỡGo-Go SistersNguyễn Quang DũngCJ Entertainment, HKFilm
Thạch ThảoForget Me NotMai Thế HiệpGalaxy M&E, Fortune Projects
Thưa mẹ con điGoodbye MotherTrịnh Đình Lê Minh(independent film)
Truyền thuyết về Quán TiênWartime FlowersĐinh Tuấn VũHồng Ngát Film, DV&H Creative
Highlighted title indicates Golden Lotus winner.[11]

Panorama Program

Original title English title Director(s) Production
798Mười798TenDustin NguyễnGalaxy M&E, Dream Events
Chị Mười Ba13rd SisterVõ Thanh HòaThu Trang Entertainment, Galaxy M&E
Chú ơi, đừng lấy mẹ con!Please Don't Marry My MomĐinh Tuấn VũMidia, CGV, Dung Bình Dương JSC
Giã từ cô đơnLê Cung Bắc(independent film)
Giấc mơ MỹThe American DreamDavina Hồng NgânTincom Media
Hồn papa da con gáiDaddy IssuesOchiai KenChánh Phương Film
Tháng 5 để dànhSunset PromiseLê Hà Nguyên(independent film)
Thật tuyệt vời khi ở bên emHeavenly Being with YouLuk VânGreen Map Films, CGV, ClipTV
Tìm chồng cho mẹThủy TrầnHổ Cáp Company
Trạng QuỳnhĐỗ Đức ThịnhThiên Phúc Entertainment
Truyện ngắnShort StoriesCao Trung HiếuViet Vision
Ước hẹn mùa thuAutumn PromiseNguyễn Quang DũngGalaxy M&E, HKFilm
Vô gian đạoTrần Việt AnhAvatar Entertainment
Vu quy đại náoThe Perfect WeddingLê Thiện ViễnLiveon, CJ HK Entertainment
Highlighted title indicates the most favorite film voted by the audience.[12]

Awards

Feature film

Award Winner
FilmGolden LotusSong Lang
Silver LotusWin My Baby Back
Furie
Wartime Flowers
Jury's Merit100 Days of Sunshine
Audience ChoicePlease Don't Marry My Mom
Best DirectorLeon Quang LêSong Lang
Best ActorTrấn ThànhWin My Baby Back
Best ActressHoàng Yến ChibiGo-Go Sisters
Best Supporting ActorIsaacSong Lang
Best Supporting ActressMai Cát ViFurie
Best ScreenplayNhất TrungWin My Baby Back
Best CinematographyNguyễn K'Linh The Immortal
Best Art DesignGhia PhạmSong Lang
Best Original ScoreTrần Mạnh HùngWartime Flowers
Best Sound DesignVũ Thành LongSong Lang

Documentary film

Award Winner
FilmGolden LotusChông chênh
Silver LotusChư Tan Kra
Joris Ivens và ngọn gió Việt Nam
Jury's MeritỞ nơi cửa ngõ Hoàng Sa
Trại Davis
Điểm tựa bình yên
Best DirectorTrần Tuấn HiệpỞ nơi cửa ngõ Hoàng Sa, Ông Hai Lúa, Thanh niên cứu quốc thành Hoàng Diệu
Best ScreenplayTạ Thị HuệLão gàn Hồ Mơ
Best CinematographyTạ Đức NguyênTâm tình của gốm
Best Sound DesignNguyễn Vinh KhoaNhớ biển

Science film

Award Winner
FilmGolden Lotusnot awarded
Silver LotusCuộc chiến chống đại dịch SARS
Ô nhiễm nhựa ở biển
Jury's MeritTrầm cảm sau sinh
Ghép tạng
Best Directornot awarded
Best ScreenplayLê Danh TrườngGhép tạng
Best CinematographyNguyễn Thanh BìnhKhu bảo tồn thiên nhiên Xuân Liên
Best Sound DesignDương Thế VinhTrầm cảm sau sinh

Animated film

Award Winner
FilmGolden LotusNgười anh hùng áo vải
Silver LotusVầng sáng ấm áp
Sắc màu những ô cửa
Bí mật của những đứa trẻ
Jury's MeritBí mật hang Duôn
Tàn thể: Tiền truyện
Best DirectorVũ Duy KhánhVầng sáng ấm áp
Best ScreenplayPhạm Thị Thanh HàVầng sáng ấm áp
Best Shaping AnimatorBùi Mạnh QuangNgôi sao xanh kỳ lạ, Truyền thuyết thác Pongour
Best Acting AnimatorThe Animator Crew of Người anh hùng áo vải
Best Original ScoreLương Ngọc ChâuNgười anh hùng áo vải
Best Sound DesignNguyễn Duy LongBí mật hang Duôn

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