Brian Jeffrey
On stage, Tuan Tran shared his astonishment and happiness after being named Best Actor in the Vietnamese competition: “I’m truly surprised and delighted to win this significant award. With talented individuals like Huynh Lap and Quoc Huy nominated, I realize I have much to learn. This accolade belongs to my entire team from Làm giàu với ma (Getting Rich with Ghosts). I extend my gratitude to the jury and DANAFF III. I hope the festival continues to thrive and achieve greater success.”
The NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) award for Best Vietnamese Film was awarded to Chị Dâu.
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Winners of the Vietnamese Competition:
Best Screenplay: Chị Dâu
Best Actress: Viet Huong (Chị Dâu)
Best Actor: Tuan Tran (Làm giàu với ma)
Best Director: Victor Vu (Thám tử Kiên – Detective Kien)
Jury’s Special Prize: Trạng Quỳnh nhí: Truyền thuyết Kim Ngưu (Little Scholar Quynh: The Legend of Kim Nguu)
Best Vietnamese Film: Chị Dâu
This year’s new program, “Asian Cinema Panorama,” showcased outstanding films that either had achieved success at international film events or made their premiere at DANAFF. The top award for film criticism was given to Sunday.
The Audience Favorite Award for the Most Loved Vietnamese Film was presented to Dế Mèn: Cuộc phiêu lưu tới xóm lầy lội.
Winners of the Asian Competition:
Best Screenplay: Ladan Shirmard, Ebrahim Azizi (Muddy Foot, Iran)
Best Actress: Nurzhan Beksultanova (Abel, Kazakhstan)
Best Actor: Kang-sheng Lee (Stranger Eyes, Singapore – Taiwan)
Best Director: Guan Hu (Black Dog, China)
Jury’s Special Prize: Mưa trên cánh bướm by Duong Dieu Linh
Best Asian Film: Deal at the Border – Kyrgyzstan
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While accepting her award, Duong Dieu Linh reflected: “A decade ago, when I returned to Vietnam and attended the Autumn Meeting in Danang, I was merely a young filmmaker creating short films. I could never have thought that I would stand on a stage receiving such a prestigious award. I dedicate this to my cast, crew, and all my mentors who have guided me.”
This year, DANAFF grew in scope and duration, spanning seven days from June 29 to July 5, featuring nearly 200 screenings throughout Da Nang. Highlights included programs such as “Half a Century of Vietnamese War Films,” “Korean Cinema Focus,” and “Panorama of Asian & Vietnamese Cinema,” alongside engaging interactions between artists and audiences, celebrating cultural exchange under the festival’s theme: “The Bridge of Asia.”
During her remarks, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Director of DANAFF III, commented: “The 2025 Danang Asian Film Festival has successfully fulfilled two missions – honoring cinematic heritage and uncovering emerging talent.”
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