Recently, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 1054/QD-BVHTTDL dated April 17, 2025, officially launching the "Film Series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, National Reunification and major holidays of May 1 and May 7, 2025". The film series takes place from April 30 to May 20 nationwide, under the chairmanship of the Department of Cinema.

In addition to the purpose of screening films, the film series also plays a role in arousing patriotism and national pride, especially among the younger generation. Through seriously invested films, diverse in genre and style, the audience will have the opportunity to relive the heroic history of the nation, from the arduous resistance war to the day the country was reunited.

The event is coordinated by many units in the film industry, such as: Giai Phong Film Joint Stock Company, Central Documentary and Scientific Film Studio, Vietnam Animation Film Studio, People's Army Cinema... and film, cultural and film distribution centers in provinces and cities across the country to create a synchronous spread, helping to bring cinema closer to the public, not only in urban areas but also in remote areas.

Cinematographic works focus on portraying the great President Ho Chi Minh.

The special feature of this year's film series is the balance between history and artistry. The films provide valuable sources of information, while also conveying a strong message about the love of homeland, the spirit of sacrifice, and the courage of our ancestors - the people who made the Great Victory of Spring 1975.

In addition, International Labor Day (May 1) and the anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7) are also included in the series of activities, demonstrating an overall effort to honor milestones in modern Vietnamese history with inseparable marks in the process of building and defending the country.

The films in this series are expected to impact emotions, awakening the responsibility to continue, preserve and develop the values ​​that history has left behind. When young audiences approach historical films, they understand more about the past, and become more attached to their role in the present and future.

In the series of special cultural activities of the 2025 Sen Village Festival, the "Film Week commemorating the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025)" is a special highlight. Taking place from May 12 to 15 in Nghe An province, Uncle Ho's hometown, the film week is organized by the Department of Cinema in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An province and film units, aiming to commemorate and pay tribute to the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh.

Scene from the movie "Childhood Moon".

The organizers informed that the official opening ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 at Nghe An Folk Song Theater. The opening will be the feature film "The Moon of Childhood", a work funded by the state budget, directed by Ho Ngoc Xum and produced by Giai Phong Film Joint Stock Company. The film brings a realistic and touching perspective on Uncle Ho's childhood, thereby depicting the moral and ideological foundations that were formed early in the great man.

The films selected for screening in the film series celebrating the country's important holidays are all highly appreciated for their content and art; diverse in genres: feature films, documentaries, and animations.

"The Moon of Childhood" is impressive in its depiction of the difficult childhood of President Ho Chi Minh - the boy Nguyen Sinh Cung, in a poor Confucian family; honoring the deep maternal love and traditional values ​​that shaped the personality of a great revolutionary leader.

"Peach, Pho and Piano" is set during 60 days and nights of fighting in the capital Hanoi (1946-1947). The film weaves together a touching love story between a militia soldier and a young lady from Hanoi in the midst of the war. The work celebrates the spirit of sacrifice and love amidst the bombs and bullets.

The documentary "915 Company - Forever the heroic epic of fire" produced by the Central Documentary and Scientific Film Studio recreated the tragic event when 60 Bac Thai youth volunteers sacrificed their lives at Luu Xa station (1972). The film praises the indomitable spirit, iron will and noble sacrifice for the independence and unification of the country.

With the same production unit, the documentary "President Ho Chi Minh with the Capital of a Thousand Years of Culture" synthesizes valuable documents about Uncle Ho's deep affection for Hanoi, showing the attachment between the Leader and the Capital in the process of construction and development. "In the heart of the city I love" depicts the image of the workers working silently underground - drainage workers, urban infrastructure workers... who are always optimistic, love their jobs and dedicate themselves...

People's Army Cinema brings impressive documentaries, such as "Unification of the Country - The Chosen Path", depicting the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign - the final battle to liberate the South and unify the country. The film recreates the scale, significance and strength of national unity; "Awakening and Reconciliation" focuses on the event of more than 1,500 soldiers of the old regime laying down their arms and returning to the people in 1972. The film reflects the desire for peace, the spirit of national reconciliation and revolutionary justice; "Drawings from the Heart" explores paintings of President Ho Chi Minh by many famous artists, including "Uncle Ho writes the Declaration of Independence". The work is a fusion of art and history.

The animated films include: "The sound of the gong on Nua mountain", based on the Ba Trieu uprising, the film honors the spirit of uprising, the courage and patriotism of Vietnamese women in the history of fighting against foreign invaders; "The tree of aspirations", a touching story about friendship, sympathy and maturity of primary school students through the symbol of sending wishes and healing misunderstandings; "The flower for Uncle Ho" tells the story of two ethnic minority girls in the Central Highlands competing to do good deeds to celebrate Uncle Ho's birthday and dream of visiting his mausoleum. The film praises the love and respect for President Ho Chi Minh.

Scene from the cartoon "The sound of the gong of Nua mountain".

Along with the film screenings, the film week is also an opportunity for profound cultural and artistic exchanges. Artists who had the honor of playing the role of President Ho Chi Minh, along with members of the film crews of "Vang trang thoi tu" (A Childhood Moon), "Dao, pho va piano" (Peach, Pho and Piano) and the documentary "Nhung lan ve tu tim" (Paintings from the Heart), will have meetings and talks with officers and soldiers of the 414th Engineering Brigade (Military Region 4) on May 13 and with officers, lecturers and students of Vinh University on May 14.

The series of exchange activities is expected to create a close space, inspiring viewers with behind-the-scenes stories and the sincere emotions of the artists when transforming into the image of the Leader. The group of artists also solemnly held an incense offering ceremony at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House in Kim Lien Relic Site to express the deep gratitude of the film industry in particular and the people of the whole country in general to Him.

The two film events play an important role in spreading messages and raising social awareness. The organizers of the two film events have called on press and television agencies to coordinate in promoting the events so that they are more widely known. Both events contribute to looking back on the glorious journey of our nation, and are also a reminder for today's generation to always be grateful for the past, strive to learn and constantly strive in the journey of building the country. Cinema in a deeper perspective can revive the national spirit in an easy-to-understand and accessible way, especially in the digital age.

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