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Vietnam selects $3.8 million historical epic for 2027 Oscars race

Vietnam has selected “Spirit Guardians: The Last Secret of the First Emperor” as its official submission for the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.

Vietnamese film wins multiple awards at the 25th IIIFF

Vietnamese film Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn) has won several awards at the 25th Imagine India International Film Festival (IIIFF) in Madrid, including Best Director.

Vietnam’s costliest film faces historic losses after box-office flop

The Last Secret of the First Emperor, the most expensive Vietnamese film ever made with a $3.8 million production budget, is now at risk of becoming the country’s biggest box-office loss.

'Zero Meets Hero' nears $7.6 million as new Vietnamese films hit theaters

“Zero Meets Hero” continued its unbeaten run at the Vietnamese box office over the weekend, while “Len huong,” featuring “Red Rain” actress Ha Anh, is preparing to hit theaters.

Vietnamese film '1982' to debut at Busan International Film Festival

Director Nguyen Hoang Diep will present her second film, 1982, at the Busan International Film Festival in the Republic of Korea to compete in the Vision-Asia section from October 6 to 15.

Vietnamese cinemas to go free for a week to honour war heroes

A week-long film tribute marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026) will run nationwide from July 21 to 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism told a press briefing in Hanoi on July 10.

Vietnam seeks balance as horror movies flood local cinemas

Vietnam’s Cinema Department has issued a directive encouraging filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors to diversify film content amid a rapid rise in horror productions that have come to dominate the country’s box office in recent months.

Vietnamese youth tell cultural stories on European screen

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” officially opened at the Saint-André des Arts cinema in Paris on June 11, opening a month-long programme of screenings and exchanges across European cities through July 5.

Vietnamese movie earns Best Director Award at Asian Art Film Festival

Vietnamese motion picture Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn), directed by Leon Le, has won the Best Director Award at the Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) 2026, marking a notable milestone for Vietnam’s growing presence on the regional and global cinema stage.

Vietnamese short film enters Cannes 2026 competition

A Vietnamese short film has secured a place in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, marking a notable milestone for the country’s emerging filmmakers.

Vietnamese action film gains global spotlight

When history takes flight, cinema follows. Hijacked, an action film inspired by the real hijacking of a Vietnamese flight in 1978, has been spotlighted by The New York Times as a must-watch.

A booming year with stark divides: Vietnam’s film industry in 2025

While 2025 marked a high point in earnings for Vietnam’s film industry, the success was largely concentrated in a few blockbusters, revealing systemic imbalances.

“Red Rain” wins Golden Kite Award 2025

"Mua Do" (Red Rain), directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen and produced by the People’s Army Cinema, won the Golden Kite Award for feature film at the 2025 Golden Kite Awards ceremony held on January 15 in Hanoi.

Red Rain recognized as cultural milestone in 2025 event shortlist

The box-office hit Red Rain and the Da Nang Asian Film Festival III shine as symbols of Vietnam’s growing cultural industry.

Vietnam’s record-breaking war drama ‘Red Rain’ falls short at Oscars 2026

Just a few hours ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the shortlist for 12 categories of the 98th Academy Awards, and Vietnam's "Red Rain" was noticeably absent.

Vietnamese film Red Rain leaves emotional mark on Paris audience

Red Rain closed Vietnam Film Week in Paris with a moving screening and standing ovation.

‘The chase for the Dragon’s Heart’ dominates Vietnam box office with $5.6M haul

Over the past weekend, the action-comedy film The chase for the Dragon’s Heart, featuring Doan Quoc Dam, maintained its strong lead at the box office, despite the debut of several new films.

Vietnamese film Red Rain enters Oscar race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed Red Rain meets the criteria for Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category.

‘Sky death match’ crosses 213 billion VND, while ‘Torture hill’ quietly exits

Box office surprise: Sky death match dominates as new releases struggle in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s ‘Red Rain’ heads to Oscars: A dream too far or a bold first step?

The announcement that Red Rain will represent Vietnam at the Oscars is being seen by some as a meaningful milestone and by others as mere symbolism.