After 10 years of incubation, the film Tunnels began filming to be shown on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South.

Opening ceremony of the movie Tunnels by director Bui Thac Chuyen - Photo: Facebook Luong Bich Ngoc

The movie Tunnels is set in the Cu Chi Tunnels, scheduled to be released on April 30, 2025 - the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

The production units include HK Film, Galaxy Studio, Galaxy EE. This is a historical film produced by private companies, gathering experienced production teams, directors, actors and receiving support from state organizations.

Director Bui Thac Chuyen made the tunnels for the love of the Fatherland.

A member of the production unit quoted director Bui Thac Chuyen's speech at the opening ceremony of the film Tunnels.

First of all, the director would like to thank the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Central Propaganda Department, Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 7, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports... and organizations and individuals who have helped him in this project.

He thanked his colleagues and investors who helped make the project a reality.

After the Golden Lotus award for the film Glorious Ashes, director Bui Thac Chuyen made the historical film Tunnels - Photo: MAI VINH

Director Bui Thac Chuyen shared:

"Perhaps like everyone else here, this movie is really special to me. No other movie has ever urged me so strongly, despite all the difficulties, which at times seemed insurmountable.

I wonder what that power is? Starting to make the film Tunnels , I felt the pride in the strength of the Vietnamese people. I felt the love for the Fatherland, of the previous generations showing me the way.

Actor Quang Tuan shares photos with the cast of the movie Tunnels - Photo: Quang Tuan's Facebook

I feel the energy of the heroes and martyrs who fell for Vietnam's independence and freedom giving me strength.

I feel that after 50 years, the day of peace and national reunification is really creating good things in the lives of all Vietnamese people today, including me.

I also feel the burning desire of all of us here when making this film together, to make it worthy to commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland, as well as to let future generations better understand why April 30, 1975 was truly a blessed day for all of us."

The film was cherished for 10 years

Actor Thai Hoa in guerrilla costume for the role of Tu Dap - Photo: Facebook Luong Bich Ngoc

The movie Tunnels brings together the cast of Thai Hoa, Quang Tuan, Diem Hang Lamoon, Anh Tu Wilson, Ho Thu Anh...

Thai Hoa plays the role of a guerrilla named Tu Dap - the main character of the film. Previously, he shared with Tuoi Tre Online about the harsh weight loss process to play the role of a skinny guerrilla.

Actors Quang Tuan ( Glorious Ashes, Tet in Hell Village) , Diem Hang Lamoon (a contestant on Vietnam Idol in 2023), Anh Tu Wilson (who played Rom )... all shared their pride in participating in the film.

When information about the opening ceremony was shared on the fanpage of the TPD Center for Supporting and Developing Cinema Talents - founded by director Bui Thac Chuyen, many movie lovers expressed their support and hope for the film.

Audiences believe that with the director's reputation, talented actors and reputable producers, they really hope this will be a good movie and even "sell out" on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

Responding to Tuoi Tre Online , director Bui Thac Chuyen said he wrote the script for the film Tunnels in 2014, 10 years ago. The script has been edited and changed many times to reach understanding and maturity. The film Tunnels will be filmed from now until April.

Discussing the recent wave of support for historical films, director Bui Thac Chuyen said historical films receive a lot of support because "everyone has the desire for a good film to commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed for the country".

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/sau-10-nam-ap-u-phim-dia-dao-khoi-quay-de-chieu-dip-50-nam-giai-phong-mien-nam-20240226074259777.htm