“Cu Li Never Cries” wins Best Asian Film

On the evening of July 6, the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) 2024 closed and presented a series of awards to outstanding film works.

Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee Tran Chi Cuong delivered the closing speech at DANAFF II. Photo: Duc Hoang

Speaking at the closing ceremony of DANAFF II, Mr. Tran Chi Cuong - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City said that DANAFF II with the theme "Asian Bridge" has brought Da Nang a vibrant and colorful film week. This is the second time Da Nang City has successfully organized an international film event.

During the week of DANAFF II, there are many activities such as: film screenings for the public at cinema complexes, outdoor film screenings, film crew introductions, artist exchange programs and international seminars and talks...

Notably, for the first time in Vietnam, DANAFF II presented the Cinema Achievement Award to an outstanding filmmaker: Director - People's Artist Dang Nhat Minh. "All of them have left a good impression on the public, students, managers, and experts in the field of cinema," said Mr. Tran Chi Cuong.

Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - President of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinematography delivered a speech at the closing ceremony of DANAFF II. Photo: Duc Hoang

Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - President of the Vietnam Film Promotion and Development Association (VFDA), Co-Head of the Organizing Committee and Director of DANAFF - highly appreciated the professionalism in the organization of DANAFF II.

Ms. Ngo Phuong Lan believes that all the events and activities at DANAFF II have created a vibrant, harmonious, youthful and energetic symphony that the distinguished guests, artists, filmmakers and audiences will surely feel.

Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (far left) and People's Artist Le Khanh presented the award for best Asian film to the film crew "Cu li khong bao nuoc". Photo: Duc Hoang

At the closing ceremony of DANAFF II, in the Asian Film Competition category, the highest award - Best Asian Film was given to the Vietnamese film "Cu li khong bao nuoc".

The Best Director Award also went to Vietnam: director Pham Thien An with the film "Inside the Golden Cocoon". The Special Jury Prize went to the film "Ann's Life" (Japan).

The Best Screenplay Award was given to Liu Jiayin (China) for the film "Worthy Lives"; the Best Actor Award: Kang Ren (Hong Kong - China) for the film "Eternal Wish"; the Best Actress Award: Yuumi Kawai (Japan) for the film "Ann's Life".

Chairman of Da Nang People's Committee Le Trung Chinh (left) presented the award for best Vietnamese film to the film "Mai" by director Tran Thanh. Photo: Duc Hoang

In the Vietnamese Film Competition category, the film "Mai" by director Tran Thanh won 3 awards: Best Film; Best Actress (Phuong Anh Dao) and Best Director (Tran Thanh).

Meanwhile, "Lat mat 7: Mot giau uoc" directed by Ly Hai won the award for Best Cast. In addition, the NETPAC (The Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award for outstanding Vietnamese film decided by the NETPAC Jury also went to the film "Lat mat 7 - Mot giau uoc".

The NETPAC Award for Outstanding Vietnamese Film was given to the film Lat mat 7: Mot giau uoc by director Ly Hai. Photo: Duc Hoang

The "Best Actor" award was given to actor Thai Hoa in the movie "Con Nhót mot chong".

The Organizing Committee awarded the Special Jury Prize to the film “Ann’s Life” (Japan). Photo: Duc Hoang

The Best Director Award in the Asian Film Competition category went to Pham Thien An (Vietnam) for the film “Inside the Golden Cocoon”. Photo: Duc Hoang

The Organizing Committee awarded the Audience Award to the most favorite Vietnamese films: The animated series “The Kitchen God’s Carp”, “The Uniqueness of Khoai Village”, “The Funny Lion Dance Team”. Photo: Duc Hoang

Category of Vietnamese Film Competition

- Best Screenplay: None

- Best Actor: Thai Hoa (Con Nhot Mot Chong)

- Best Actress: Phuong Anh Dao (Mai)

- Best Director: Tran Thanh (Mai)

- Best cast: Cast of the movie "Flip Side 7: A Wish"

- Best movie: "Mai"

Asian Film Competition Category

- Best Screenplay: Liu Jiayin (China) with the film "Precious Lives"

- Best Actor: Kang Ren (Hong Kong - China) with the movie "Eternal Wish"

- Best Actress: Yuumi Kawai (Japan) with the movie "Ann's Life"

- Best Director: Pham Thien An (Vietnam) with the film "Inside the Golden Cocoon"

- Special Jury Prize: "Ann's Life" (Japan)

- Best Asian Film Award: "Coolies Never Cry" (Vietnam)

Other Awards

- Audience Award for Favorite Vietnamese Film: Animated series "The Kitchen God's Carp", "The Uniqueness of Khoai Village", "The Funny Lion Dance Team"

- NETPAC Award: "Flip Side 7: One Wish"

Source: https://toquoc.vn/be-mac-lhp-chau-a-da-nang-2024-cu-li-khong-bao-gio-khoc-doat-giai-phim-chau-a-hay-nhat-20240706233342377.htm