On the evening of March 5 (US time), to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US, the Vietnam Film Promotion and Development Association (VFDA) in collaboration with the Embassy of Vietnam in the US and the American Cinema Association organized a special screening of the film Rain on the Butterfly Wings ( Don't Cry, Butterfly ) by female director Duong Dieu Linh.
Hundreds of guests attended the film premiere.
Attending the film premiere were Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung - Vietnamese Ambassador to the US; Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - Chairman of VFDA, former Director of the Department of Cinema; Mr. Charlie Rivkin - Chairman and CEO of MPA and hundreds of guests including leaders and representatives of MPA member studios, ambassadors and representatives of embassies of several countries, international organizations, film producers, leading experts in the field of cinema...
The film premiere is part of a series of Vietnamese cinema activities in the US from February 28 to March 13, with the aim of contributing to positioning the Vietnamese film industry in the international arena, creating opportunities to expand cooperation, enhance cultural exchange and promote Vietnamese cinema in the international market.
Director Duong Dieu Linh shared that when making this film, she tried to find the answer to why women have to suffer so much.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan emphasized that a Vietnamese film being screened at MPA is not only an opportunity to promote the work but also helps Vietnamese cinema get closer to the international market.
"Today's screening is an important milestone, not only introducing Vietnamese cinema to international audiences but also demonstrating the increasingly deep connection between the film industries of the two countries. We hope this event will open up many new cooperation opportunities, bringing Vietnamese films closer to the global market," Dr. Lan shared.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan and director Duong Dieu Linh discuss future film collaboration with MPA President and Vietnamese Ambassador to the US
Director Duong Dieu Linh said that the film Rain on the Butterfly Wings tells the story of a middle-aged woman (played by Meritorious Artist Tu Oanh) who tries everything to get her husband back after discovering that he is having an affair. She asks an online shaman to perform the ritual, but accidentally awakens a spiritual force beyond everyone's expectations. The film has a unique storytelling style, leaving a strong impression and receiving many compliments from the audience.
Previously, the film's script was introduced by director Duong Dieu Linh at a filmmaking workshop organized by MPA in Ho Chi Minh City and won first prize in the competition.
After the screening, producers and film studio representatives expressed interest in the filmmaking style and potential of young Vietnamese filmmakers.
Over the years, VFDA and MPA have cooperated with government agencies to protect copyright and fight against intellectual property violations in Vietnam.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan added that VFDA is very pleased to cooperate with MPA to organize workshops and idea competitions for young filmmakers, and to cooperate with MPA with government agencies to protect copyright and fight against intellectual property violations in Vietnam over the past many years.
MPA President Charlie Rivkin emphasized that the premiere of Rain on the Butterfly Wings not only marks an important milestone in the journey of promoting Vietnamese cinema, but also creates opportunities for domestic filmmakers to connect, learn from experience and look forward to future cooperation projects with film producers in the US.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/phim-mua-tren-canh-buom-trinh-chieu-tai-my-185250306114839876.htm
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