Film in honour of Vietnam's timeless Ao Dai vies for awards at Osaka Asian Film Festival
The renowned Vietnamese romantic-comedy "Co Ba Sai Gon" (The Tailor) will compete in two categories--the Grand Prix and Most Promising Talent--at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) to be held from March 9 to 18.
Among its 14 potential competitors are the films "Columbus" (US), "Empty Hands" (Hong Kong), "The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful" (Taiwan), and "Bad Poetry Tomorrow" (Japan).
The Tailor poster.
|
"The Tailor" was produced by multi–talented movie star, director, and producer Ngo Thanh Van. The movie, set in the context of old Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), tells the story of Thanh Mai (played by Ngo Thanh Van), the owner of a boutique tailor shop called Thanh Nu and her arrogant daughter, Nhu Y (played by Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc).
While the mother tries to convince her daughter to carry on the family’s traditional job making Ao Dai – a craft they have practiced for nine generations – Nhu Y, who is also a designer, thinks the traditional dress is old-fashioned. She is interested only in Western-style outfits.
"The Tailor" was presented at the “A Window to Asian Cinema” category at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival 2017 in South Korea.
As a producer, Van wants to promote Vietnamese culture to an international audiences. Her debut production "Tam Cam: The Untold Story" was introduced at the Busan International Film Festival in 2016.
OAFF 2018 is held annually with the theme “From Osaka to All of Asia!”. This is the 13th iteration of OAFF and there will be screenings of a total of 58 films, including several international premieres of various genres from 19 countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong (China), Macao, Taiwan (China), South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bhutan, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Qatar, Greece, France, The Netherlands, US, and Japan.
Other News
- International Puppetry Festival 2024 to take place in Hanoi
- Affordable, quality tours offered at Hanoi Tourism Festival 2024
- Hanoi hosts multiple activities in commemoration of Dien Bien Phu victory
- Virtual reality exhibition to honor Dien Bien Phu Victory
- Vietnamese contemporary ballet celebrates Europe Day
- Vietnamese film wins top prize at Asian Film Festival in Italy
- Hanoi's Old Quarter 2024 Cultural Activities opened
- Vietnam defeat Malaysia to enter quarter-finals at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
- [Video]Hanoi beauty spots featured in saxophone legend Kenny G's music video
- Vietnam win first match of Asian U23 tournament
Trending
-
Tran Thanh Man assigned to drive National Assembly activities
-
Vietnam news in brief - May 3
-
Four- and five-star hotels to boom in Hanoi as tourism rebounds
-
Trivial jobs: Hanoians strive to keep their old trades alive
-
Hanoi strives to ensure smooth high school exams
-
Carnaval Ha Long 2024 woos tourists with fireworks and drone light shows
-
Affordable, quality tours offered at Hanoi Tourism Festival 2024
-
Introduction of community tourism area in Hanoi herb kingdom
-
Capital Law revision helps Hanoi promote role as nation’s socio-economic hub