Actress Phuong Anh Dao, who plays Nhan, in a scene from 'Glorious Ashes'. (Photo courtesy of An Nam Films) A National Council, specifically established by the Ministry of Culture, Sportsand Tourism, chose the film with the highest vote.
This work marks the return after a 10-year absence of director Bui Thac Chuyen sinceLoi nguyen huyet ngai (The Curse of the Blood Wormwood).
Film Tro tan ruc ro is adapted from two short stories by novelist Nguyen NgocTu: Tro tan ruc ro (Glorious Ashes) and Cui muc troi ve (Rotten FirewoodReturns). Chuyen narrates the fate of devastated people in Thom Rom hamlet - apoignant Western fishing village in southernmost Ca Mau province.
The film centres on the unusual love lives of three women. Their story presentsa contrast between the tumultuous feelings within and the tranquillity of theregion in which they reside.
Director Chuyen and the film crew spent seven years preparing for the film.Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the film crew had to reproduce it severaltimes and faced numerous challenges. However, Tro tan ruc ro has gainedrecognition and received numerous honours.
In October 2022, the film debuted at the Tokyo International Film Festival andmade it to the Top 15.
A month later, the film won the top award - Montgolfière d'Or (Golden Balloon)- at the Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France.
In December 2022, the film was officially released to Vietnamese audiences andwas warmly received by both critics and the general public.
On September 9, Tro tan ruc ro was honoured with Best Feature Film and BestCinematography at the Golden Kite Awards, organised annually by the VietnamCinematography Association. Chuyen also secured the Best Director Award.
Nhung dua tre trong suong (Children of the Mist) by young director Ha Le Diem isthe first Vietnamese documentary to make it to the Top 15 nominations list ofthe 2023 Oscars./.
VNA
