Vietnamese film makes UK premiere

“Doa hoa mong manh”, a fragile flower, a film by Vietnamese director and producer Mai Thu Huyen, has had its UK premiere, captivating both the public and the Vietnamese community in the European nation.

The screening took place in a 300-seat theater at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London.

With support from the Vietnamese Embassy and nine overseas Vietnamese community associations in the UK, this event marked the first time, a Vietnamese film crew has held a premiere and public meeting there.

This is a meaningful cultural event, helping to strengthen ties among Vietnamese expatriates in the UK.

Filmed in the US, the musical drama follows the emotional journey of a young Vietnamese singer, who rises from obscurity to fame overseas but is ultimately caught in the turmoil and controversies of her profession, leading to a tragic end. Her life story is expressed through 15 songs in Vietnamese, English, and French, selected to reflect her emotional states, and give audiences a deeply moving Vietnamese musical experience.

Winning 13 awards at international film festivals, the film has gained critical acclaim and audience appreciation, especially among the overseas Vietnamese communities in the US, France, the UK, and India./.