Directed by Minh Quý Trương, Viêt and Nam is an intimate drama that tackles universal themes such as love, loss and the quest for identity. After an acclaimed presentation at Un Certain Regard at the Cannes 2024 Festival, the film is set to reach a wide audience. Minh Quý Trương, known for his lyrical and poetic approach to images, surrounds himself here with Thanh Hai Pham, Duy Bao Dinh Dao and Viet Tung Le, three talented Vietnamese actors. This film follows in the footsteps of Pham Thiên Ân's L'Arbre aux Papillons d'Or, which won the Caméra d'Or in 2023, and focuses on collective memory and the repercussions of past conflicts.
In the depths of a coal mine, 1,000 meters underground, Nam and Viêt, two young men in love, work every day in the dark. Despite the difficulties of this life, Nam dreams of a better future. When a mysterious shaman promises to find the remains of his father, a soldier who disappeared during the Vietnam War, Nam sees an opportunity to reconnect with his roots and find inner peace. Supported by his mother and Viêt, he embarks on a quest through the haunted landscapes of Vietnam, in search of the ghosts of the past and the buried truth. The film explores the deep wounds left by the war, and the desire of new generations to rebuild.
Viêt and Nam is aimed at audiences who enjoy historical and psychological dramas, and are keen to explore the repercussions of war through an intimate lens. Fans of auteur films and poetic narratives, often inspired by symbolic landscapes, will find here a work that is both visually arresting and emotionally complex. Minh Quý Trương's sensitive approach should appeal to those who enjoyed films such as The Golden Butterfly Tree or The Scent of Green Papaya. The film stands out for its treatment of the link between love, grief and collective memory, while setting its narrative in a setting that is both earthy and spiritual, embodied by the mystical figure of the shaman.
Viêt and Nam promises to be a powerful drama, blending personal quest and national memory. Minh Quý Trương delivers an introspective tale, enriched by the performances of his actors and the sublime Vietnamese landscapes. The theatrical release on September 25, 2024 will mark a highlight for fans of Vietnamese cinema and those drawn to films with strong historical and emotional resonance.
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