On the evening of November 25, 2025, at the Military Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City, the closing and awards ceremony of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival was held with great solemnity, marking the end of a five-day series of activities. The event brought together numerous leaders from central and local government, along with artists, producers, and many members of the Vietnamese film community from across the country.
“Red Rain” triumphs at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival
The film Red Rain, produced by the People’s Army Cinema, excellently won the Golden Lotus Award in the category of Best Feature Film - the highest honor of the Festival.
Not stopping there, Red Rain was also recognized across multiple additional categories, including: Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, Best Production Design, and Best Supporting Actor (awarded to actor Phương Nam).
This achievement is considered a “sweeping victory”, reflecting the dedication and tremendous effort of the filmmaking team, as well as the positive reception from both the jury and the public.
Red Rain made a remarkable breakthrough at the 24th Vietnam Film Festival.
Other Awards
In the feature film category, the Silver Lotus Award was presented to three works: Underground – The Sun in the Darkness, Dogfight in the Sky, and Sister-in-law, honoring the creative efforts of the filmmaking teams in exploring historical, social, and human themes in a diverse and emotionally compelling manner.
In other categories, the organizers announced the Golden Lotus Award for documentary films, which went to two productions: Awakening and Reconciliation and Keepers of Heritage. Both films received high praise for their humanistic values and significant documentary insights. The animated film category made a notable mark this year with two prominent theatrical releases — Cricket – The Adventure to the Muddy Village and Little Scholar Quỳnh – The Legend of Taurus — both winning the Golden Lotus Award. In the scientific film category, the top prize was awarded to Fine Dust – The Floating Threat, a timely environmental documentary offering clear and compelling scientific perspectives.
In other categories, the organizers announced the Golden Lotus Award for documentary films, which went to two productions: Awakening and Reconciliation and Keepers of Heritage. Both films received high praise for their humanistic values and significant documentary insights. In terms of performances and directing, the Best Leading Actress Award went to Phuong Anh Dao for her role in Mai, while the Best Leading Actor Award was given to Tuan Tran for his performance in Abandoning Mom. In the directing category, Ham Tran received the Best Director Award for the film Dogfight in the Sky. Meanwhile, actress Thu Trang was honored with a Certificate of Recognition for Best Debut Director for her film A Billion-Dollar Kiss, acknowledging the passion and unique contributions of young filmmakers within the evolving landscape of Vietnamese cinema.
In his closing remarks, the Vietnam Cinema Department — represented by Mr. Dang Tran Cuong — emphasized that the festival is not only a celebration for the filmmaking community but also a platform for connection and orientation toward a new era of growth for Vietnamese cinema. Particularly, with Ho Chi Minh City recently recognized as the first “Creative City of Film” in Southeast Asia, the 24th Vietnam Film Festival has opened unprecedented opportunities for Vietnamese cinema to reach the global stage.
The closing ceremony also reaffirmed trust in the creativity, courage, and aspirations of filmmakers — those who will continue to drive Vietnamese cinema forward with even greater strength in the years to come.
The 24th Vietnam Film Festival concluded with many remarkable highlights: the resounding triumph of Red Rain, the recognition of a diverse array of outstanding films and artists, and most importantly, the establishment of a new vision — a cinema that is dynamic, innovative, professional, and globally integrated.
Though the event has come to an end, the impressions, inspiration, and values it has brought will continue to resonate — nurturing strong expectations for a sustainable and flourishing future for Vietnamese cinema.