As a cinephile who has witnessed the ebb and flow of various film industries across the globe, I find myself deeply moved by the upcoming project titled “Waiting for Godard.” The story of Vietnam’s state-run film industry and its veterans resonates with me on a personal level, as I too have seen the impact of cultural shifts on the arts.
A new venture spearheaded by director Vu Minh Nghia is under development, exploring the fall of Vietnam’s government-controlled film sector and its consequences for established filmmakers. This project is slated to commence filming in the year 2025.
The film titled ‘Waiting for Godard’ focuses on an up-and-coming independent director who meets with ex-film professionals from the Vietnam Feature Film Studio post their studio’s 2017 acquisition by a transport firm. This transition, which rendered many seasoned industry workers jobless, is the subject of his inquiry.
The project has been chosen for the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei, where it will be showcased by both the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Produire au Sud during their feature film pitch event. During a conversation with EbMaster, Vu shared how cultural changes influenced this project. He pointed out that as Vietnam transitioned into the late 20th and early 21st centuries, there was an influx of Western culture, primarily in music and movies. American and Hong Kong films became popular, causing a decline in interest for wartime propaganda films.
Over the last two decades, Vietnam has experienced rapid transformation, yet it appears that its economic growth may not be mirroring its cultural evolution. An emphasis on material possessions has resulted in numerous comedic-tragic situations, as stated by Vu.
The movie intends to portray an ambiance that Vu calls “doubting yet comical,” mirroring the challenges faced by artists adapting to a new era. The director uses his own experiences with filmmakers and artists he’s encountered who battled alcoholism, illness, and discontent as inspiration.
At times, it’s as if I’m grappling with a sense of powerlessness in intimate relationships. I aim to elicit laughter from my audience at the ludicrousness of this predicament, yet also evoke feelings of melancholy and sometimes discomfort. Ultimately, I want them to appreciate the absurdity of life itself,” Vu expressed.
The project unites an esteemed creative team, comprising producer Nguyen Trung Nghia, whose short film “Mulberry Fields” debuted at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, and seasoned producer Fran Borgia, the founder of Akanga Film Asia, who is recognized for producing Singapore’s first Golden Lion competitor at Venice, “Stranger Eyes,” and the Cannes-winning “Tiger Stripes.
Vu, who has showcased his work in films such as “U Oi” (Singapore International Film Festival) and “Live in Cloud-Cuckoo Land” (Venice Film Festival – Orizzonti), is actively searching for international co-production partners, specifically from Taiwan, and is also investigating potential funding possibilities at the Taipei Film Festival.
The movie is being actively worked on now, with preparations set to begin in the year 2025. Filming will take place in the autumn of that same year, followed by post-production in late 2025. The planned release date is in the year 2026.
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2024-11-05 02:54