December 23, 2022 | 20:31 (GMT+7)
Vietnamese documentary film advances to Oscar 2023 shortlist
PANO - “Children of the Mist” (Nhung dua tre trong suong), a documentary film by Ha Le Diem, a woman director from the Tay ethnic group, has been named in the shortlist of the top 15 entries for the Documentary Feature Film category at the 95th Academy Awards (Oscar 2023).
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A scene in the film (Photo: Fanpage of the film) |
This information was unveiled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - the organizing panel of the Oscar 2023.
The 92-minute-long documentary tells a story about Di, a 12-year-old girl from the H'mong ethnic minority group, who is confronting with many challenges during her maturity journey, and the clash between traditional customs and modern values.
The nominations will be officially announced on January 24, 2023 while the Oscars ceremony will be held on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theater, Hollywood district, Los Angeles.
Translated by Quynh Oanh