The action film, put forward by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will have English subtitles added before it is sent to the organising board of the Oscars on October 3.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 12, 2023.
Directed by Luong Dinh Hung, 578 Magnum tells the story of a father – a container truck driver who is driven to hunt down a gang of underground criminals that kidnapped his daughter.
The cast is led by Alexandre Nguyen and features the likes of Hoang Phuc, model Jessica Minh Anh, and former Miss Universe Vietnam H’Hen Nie.
With a budget of US$2.54-million the film has a different way of expressing content as it is shown in a montage style that mixes both the past and present of the story. Indeed, it can be considered a combination of commercial entertainment and artistic elements, introducing impressive images of Vietnam with poetic scenery and beautiful people whilst also popularizing the country’s martial arts.
578 Magnum became the first Vietnamese action film selected to compete in the Grand Prix for the Best Film Award at the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (POFF) due to run in Estonia from November 11 to November 27.
The film has also been selected to premiere at a festival of martial art films in the Republic of Korea in early 2023.
“Golden Girl” of Vietnam’s Wushu
Even though she has won over 60 medals for qiangquan and broadsword of Wushu contests, both in Southeast Asia and Asia, Duong Thuy Vi has not stopped practicing hard because for the 21 year-old martial arts master, Wushu is not merely a sport but also her life and breath.
The Person Who Introduces Vietnamese Martial Arts to the World
Being a faithful follower of both Vinh Xuan (Yong Chun) – Vietnam and Viet Vo Dao (Vovinam) schools, martial arts master Phan Duong Binh converges the quintessence of both the world arts of fighting and the Vietnamese traditional ones. He is, therefore, not only the representative of North Vietnam’s Vovinam – Viet Vo Dao School, but also the person who greatly contributes to disseminating the spirit of Vietnamese martial arts to the world.
Vietnamese film ‘Hai Phuong’ to complete at Oscar’s preliminary round
NDO – Vietnamese action movie “Hai Phuong”, also known as “Furie”, has been selected by the Vietnam Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the Vietnamese representative for the preliminary round of the Best International Film award at the Oscars 2020.
Tro Chieng- The Most Anticipated Festival in Thanh Hoa
The northern province of Thanh Hoa is rich in culture. It boasts not only many historical vestiges like Ham Rong Bridge, Ho Citadel and Lam Kinh Remains, but also many folk games and professional contests from the Ly dynasty, including Tro Chieng.
Black and white “Parasite” reaches Vietnam’s cinemas
The black and white version of four-Oscar-award-winning film “Parasite” has hit Vietnamese screens since February 24, offering audience an intimate visual experience.
