We had been following the troupe for a year. We ate in communal houses, slept on the floor or on a hammock with the artists and gradually, the nature of people from Western Vietnam embedded into ours. Mosquitoes, dirt, and hardship did not bother us any longer. I still remember when we first started, mosquito repellent was our must-have belonging otherwise we would be beaten all over our body. Performances were at night but the stage was full of light, mosquitoes did not go for the audiences, they only bit the ones on stage. We were with them all the time, we were close with the artists and also with the mosquitoes, how could we forget?

One advantage of direct documentary filmmaking is that it allows myself as the filmmaker to naturally step into a character’s life. Initially a stranger, I gradually was welcomed into their inherently private world with more intimate moments . We believe that it was sincerity and desire to learn that has helped us to set aside our own prejudices, to understand and appreciate our characters, and ultimately to tell stories about their life experiences as close to how they are lived.

 

This journey, hopefully, will bring to our audiences a fruitful and emotional cinematic experience. We look forward to receiving support from press and media outlets in whole and in part of this journey.

 

Thank you very much!

  • Tiếng Việt
  • CONTACT

    "THE GLORIOUS PAIN" TEAM
    Phone Number: 0853.234.265
    0906.289.546
    Email: doantruongvinhhoa@gmail.com

    The Glorious Pain will have 2 weeks of public screening in theaters of BHS STAR CINEPLEX starting from November 13 with the limited slots.
    ► The ticket purchase link has started to be updated here: https://www.bhdstar.vn/movie/HO00002200/
    All the profits gained from the screenings will be given to Co Ba and members of Phuong Anh ancient opera troupe to carry out the preservation activities of this art form (the details will depend on the profits after 2 weeks).
    .

    BHD STAR CINEPLEX

    13.11.2020

    BHD WEBSITE

    https://www.bhdstar.vn/movie/HO00002200/

    HANOI

    7pm-9pm

    18/10/2020

    L’espace Vietnam, 24 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi

    CAN THO

    7pm-9pm

    October 28th,2020

    TO BE UPDATED

    HO CHI MINH CITY

    7pm-9pm

    November 1st,2020

    IDECAF, 31 Thai Van Lung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

    VTV SPECIAL

    November, 2020

    TO BE UPDATED

    Airing in VTV Special - November 2020