Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema (Photo: Dinh Thieu/VOV)

Honorees embody deep human values, fresh perspectives, and distinctive artistic expressions. The festival’s highlights are a program marking half a century of Vietnamese war films, South Korean cinema spotlight, project incubation, Panorama of Asian Cinema program, and the first ever Asian Film Critics Award.

Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, said: "This year's festival features two key programs, one of which is the program reviewing Vietnamese war films. This is a valuable cinematic legacy, and we have carefully selected works that best represent each stage and key moments in Vietnam’s cinematic journey."

Participants attend the Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2025 (Photo: Dinh Thieu/VOV)

Alongside screenings of high-quality films from Vietnam and Asian countries, audiences have interacted with renowned actors, directors, and filmmakers from Vietnam and abroad. South Korean stars Ji Chang-wook, Ji Seung-hyun, Park Sung-woong, and Moon So-ri have been present, catching public attention. There are outdoor film screenings, a photo exhibition, and cultural experience programs.

Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang People's Committee, said: “The festival will help promote the image of Da Nang to international friends as a destination of culture and tourism, as well as a creative, connected, and open-minded city in arts, especially in cinematography."