Light from the heart
From the first black and white footage after the liberation day, revolutionary cinema in the South was born, preserving the revival moments of Ho Chi Minh City.
For 50 years, each shape, each cinematic story has become a vivid memory, accompanying the journey of building and developing the city named after Uncle Ho.
Cinema: Revolution-themed film Immortal imprint
Ho Chi Minh City cinema has left a deep impression with classic works reflecting the resilient struggle of the nation for independence and freedom. "Saigon Storm" by People's Artist Long Van recreates the silent war.
"Wild Field" by director Nguyen Hong Sen tells a touching story about the resilient life of the people of Dong Thap Muoi in the rain of bombs and bullets.
"The cards of reversal" by director Le Hoang Hoa recreates the arduous fighting journey of intelligence soldier Nguyen Thanh Luan, reflecting the intellectual battle between the enemy's heart.
Life, love, and signing films
Along with the revolutionary film flow, Ho Chi Minh City cinema also left its mark with works reflecting social life and human soul in the new era.
The Bitter Love by director Le Xuan Hoang moved the audience with a troubled love story of youth between ideal and reality.
"Jade in the Stone" by director Tran Canh Don is a praise for the youth, determination and aspiration to build a homeland of the youth volunteer generation.
In particular, "Me Kong Ky Nien" - the film of "Nghe Ky Nien" directed by People's Artist Pham Khac - has recorded the endless journey of the majestic Mekong River, as a vivid historical record of the culture and life of the South.
Stage: Cai Luong - the soul of the city
Cai Luong - a typical art form of Ho Chi Minh City has been marked by classic plays. "The Suburban People" tells the story of the heroic army and people of 18 Ba Diem - Hoc Mon betel garden villages in the resistance war against the US.
"The Me Linh Drum" recreates the heroic spirit of the Hai Ba Trung uprising, resounding the spirit of national mobilization...
Along with the cai luong, the boi ca - a type of traditional stage - continues to be preserved and promoted through the play "Le Cong Ky An"...
Ho Chi Minh City Drama Theater has also affirmed its deep mark through plays rich in humanistic values. The durian leaves - the tearful story of Mrs. Dieu's life in a foreign land, praise her determination to overcome adversity...
A O Show Tinh Hoa Thoa
If the cai luong preserves traditional beauty, then A O show - contemporary stage program - has continued with a creative spirit, modernizing the Vietnamese stage language. A O Show has conquered international audiences, bringing the image of Vietnamese countryside to the world, becoming a symbol of the unlimited integration and creativity of Ho Chi Minh City art.
The song of faith
Cinema and theater two parallel artistic flows have worked with Ho Chi Minh City to overcome half a century of construction and development. Each film and play not only preserves memories, but also lights up faith, fosters courage and aspiration to reach far in this city of love, heroism and humanity.
