9 months ago
Love in Vietnam Gains Global Acclaim
Love in Vietnam is a movie made by people from India and Vietnam.
It tells a story that makes people feel strong emotions like love and hope.
Even though it wasn't very popular in India, it won big awards in South Korea.
The director, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, says that emotions are the same everywhere, so people from different countries can understand and enjoy the movie.
The movie has songs, but that didn't stop people from liking it.
This shows that good stories can be loved by everyone, no matter where they come from.
The movie will soon be shown in Vietnam and Korea.
Love in Vietnam, an Indo-Vietnamese film, won Best Asian Film and Best Director of Asia at the Seoul Global Movie Awards 2025.
The film is set for theatrical release in Vietnam on January 9, followed by a Korean release.
Director Rahhat Shah Kazmi attributes the film's international success to its emotionally resonant storytelling.
The collaboration faced challenges due to different work cultures and storytelling approaches, but trust and patience helped overcome them.
The film's success internationally highlights the potential for independent Indian filmmakers to reach global audiences without diluting their creative voice.
- Who
- Rahhat Shah Kazmi (director), Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur, Kha Ngân, Farida Jalal (actors)
- What
- Love in Vietnam, an Indo-Vietnamese film, gaining international recognition
- Where
- Premiered in South Korea, set for release in Vietnam and Korea
- When
- Awards won in 2025, Vietnam release on January 9
- Why
- Emotionally resonant storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries
Key facts
- Film Title
- Love in Vietnam
- Director
- Rahhat Shah Kazmi
- Lead Actors
- Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur, Kha Ngân, Farida Jalal
- Awards
- Best Asian Film, Best Director of Asia at Seoul Global Movie Awards 2025
- Release Date in Vietnam
- January 9
- Production Company
- Zee Studios
- Number of Songs
- 8
Quotes
Rahhat Shah Kazmi
Filmmaker, writer, director, and producer of Love in Vietnam
“Country of Blind was one of the toughest films I have made. We had very little in terms of resources, but a lot of belief. We shot in difficult conditions, without comfort, and everyone involved stayed purely because they believed in the story. Actors like Hina Khan and Anushka Sen were part of that journey. Love in Vietnam was very different. It was structured, planned, and made at a much larger scale. Both experiences taught me different lessons. Country of Blind reminded me why I make films in the first place. Love in Vietnam taught me discipline and responsibility. Country of Blind went on to enter the Oscars race, and the script now sits in the Oscars library. For me, that is deeply meaningful. Having seen both ends of the spectrum has given me clarity. Scale and format change. What stays constant is the need to tell a story honestly and stay true to its emotional core.”
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“For a long time, there has been this idea that Indian films do not travel well because of songs. Love in Vietnam, which is backed by Zee Studios, challenges that. It has eight songs, and still, audiences abroad connected strongly with it. At the Seoul screening, people were clearly moved. Global audiences today are more open to different storytelling styles. Music, when used honestly, actually helps a film travel emotionally. For independent filmmakers, this kind of recognition is encouraging. It suggests that you do not need to dilute your voice to be understood globally.”
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