Director Bui Thac Chuyen (2nd from left) receives the Golden Lotus Award for “Glorious Ashes”, Da Lat, November 25, 2023. |
In the documentary category, the Golden Lotus Award went to "Children of the Mist," directed by Ha Le Diem.
Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and head of the festival’s organizing committee said the festival recognized the dedication of film producers and artists who have created high-quality works.
“The future development of Vietnam’s cinematography requires efforts from industry management agencies, film practitioners, production and distribution companies, and the support of the audience. The Vietnamese film industry should become a cultural industry which can penetrate the international market,” he said.