The war between Vietnam and France (1946-54) will receivecomprehensive coverage in a new documentary directed by Dao Thanh Tung.
Thedocumentary entitled Chien Tranh Dong Duong (The Indochina War) wasshot in Vietnam and France under the auspices of the Department ofCinematography.
Director Tung prepared the script for more than ayear, grounding it in historical research. The four-episodes: Duong DenDoc Lap Tu Do (Road to The Independence and Freedom); Cuoc Chien TrongVong Vay (Battle in Blockade); Truong Ky Khang Chien (The Long TermResistance War); Cuoc Chien Van Con Tiep Dien (The War Still Continues)is among few documentaries on Indochina war produced by Vietnamese.
"Vietnameseaudiences will have a change to watch documentaries about the Indochinawar which were made by foreign filmmakers. It is rare to have thechance to make such a film," said Tung.
In 1955, Russian armyreporter and director Roman Carmen worked with a Vietnam NationalDocumentary and Scientific Film Studio cameramen to make the populardocumentary Viet Nam Tren Duong Thang Loi (Vietnam on The Road toVictory). The original was stored in the studio and aired on localtelevision stations, according to director Tung.
The five-membercrew led by Vietnam National Centre Documentary Studio director Pham ThiTuyet also visited France to shoot the film.
Thanks to thesupport of overseas Vietnamese in France, the film crew met two Frenchwitnesses, Pierre Bonny and Jacque Bonfils, living in Lyon.
Duringthe interview, both expressed their impression of the Vietnamese peoplethey met during the war and did not complain about their time incaptivity.
"At the age of 90, they are still strong and sharpminded. They told us how much they loved Vietnam and that Vietnam wouldalways be in their hearts," said Tung.
"There are many reasonsto say that but I think that it was because they were treated well byVietnamese when they surrendered in Vietnam."
The film crew alsomet with two other Vietnamese witnesses, Vietnam People's Army colonelNguyen Su and diplomat Huynh Van Khanh.
Additionally, Tungtravelled across Vietnam to find survivors of the war but was challengedby the fading memories of elderly witnesses. To ensure the accuracy ofthe stories narrated in the film, the crew interviewed witness fromdifferent sides to guarantee objectivity.
The documentary willallow audiences to follow the historic chain of events when the Frenchcolonialists attacked Da Nang and began the war to invade Vietnam in1858.
The Indochina war began in 1946 between French forces andViet Minh troops led by President Ho Chi Minh and legendary general VoNguyen Giap.
The fighting took place in the north of Vietnam. Theconflict engulfed the entire country and extended into the neighbouringthen-French protectorates of Laos and Cambodia.
The film is expected to be released in August.-VNA
Thedocumentary entitled Chien Tranh Dong Duong (The Indochina War) wasshot in Vietnam and France under the auspices of the Department ofCinematography.
Director Tung prepared the script for more than ayear, grounding it in historical research. The four-episodes: Duong DenDoc Lap Tu Do (Road to The Independence and Freedom); Cuoc Chien TrongVong Vay (Battle in Blockade); Truong Ky Khang Chien (The Long TermResistance War); Cuoc Chien Van Con Tiep Dien (The War Still Continues)is among few documentaries on Indochina war produced by Vietnamese.
"Vietnameseaudiences will have a change to watch documentaries about the Indochinawar which were made by foreign filmmakers. It is rare to have thechance to make such a film," said Tung.
In 1955, Russian armyreporter and director Roman Carmen worked with a Vietnam NationalDocumentary and Scientific Film Studio cameramen to make the populardocumentary Viet Nam Tren Duong Thang Loi (Vietnam on The Road toVictory). The original was stored in the studio and aired on localtelevision stations, according to director Tung.
The five-membercrew led by Vietnam National Centre Documentary Studio director Pham ThiTuyet also visited France to shoot the film.
Thanks to thesupport of overseas Vietnamese in France, the film crew met two Frenchwitnesses, Pierre Bonny and Jacque Bonfils, living in Lyon.
Duringthe interview, both expressed their impression of the Vietnamese peoplethey met during the war and did not complain about their time incaptivity.
"At the age of 90, they are still strong and sharpminded. They told us how much they loved Vietnam and that Vietnam wouldalways be in their hearts," said Tung.
"There are many reasonsto say that but I think that it was because they were treated well byVietnamese when they surrendered in Vietnam."
The film crew alsomet with two other Vietnamese witnesses, Vietnam People's Army colonelNguyen Su and diplomat Huynh Van Khanh.
Additionally, Tungtravelled across Vietnam to find survivors of the war but was challengedby the fading memories of elderly witnesses. To ensure the accuracy ofthe stories narrated in the film, the crew interviewed witness fromdifferent sides to guarantee objectivity.
The documentary willallow audiences to follow the historic chain of events when the Frenchcolonialists attacked Da Nang and began the war to invade Vietnam in1858.
The Indochina war began in 1946 between French forces andViet Minh troops led by President Ho Chi Minh and legendary general VoNguyen Giap.
The fighting took place in the north of Vietnam. Theconflict engulfed the entire country and extended into the neighbouringthen-French protectorates of Laos and Cambodia.
The film is expected to be released in August.-VNA
