The list included 27 animated features, 144 documentary films and international features from 92 countries.

The two Vietnamese films on the list are "'578: Phat Dan Cua Ke Dien" (578: Magnum) and the documentary feature "Nhung Dua Tre Trong Suong" (Children of the Mist).

The movie poster for "578: Magnum".

"578: Magnum," a movie that is heavily packed with action, directed by Luong Dinh Dung, was submitted to the Academy Awards in September.

"Children of the Mist," by director Ha Le Diem, is one of the outstanding documentary features in Vietnam this year. The documentary was screened at film festivals in many countries, including the United States, France, Australia, Mexico, Kosovo, Singapore and Cambodia.

There are high hopes for "Children of the Mist" at the Oscars as it has already won Best International Film at the 2022 Docaviv Film Festival in Israel and the Best Directing award for Ha Le Diem at the International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA) in the Netherlands.

While "578: Magnum" is a movie that heavily focuses on action sequences, "Children of the Mist" is a moving documentary about the challenges faced by a young Hmong girl caught between ancient customs and modern values.

The shortlist for the Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature Film of the Oscars will be announced on December 21. The official nomination will be announced on January 24, 2023.

The 95th Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on March 12, 2023.

123 films to compete at Hanoi International Film Festival

The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival will showcase 123 films from 50 countries and territories between Nov. 8-12.

Film director Tran Van Thuy wins Grand Prize of Bui Xuan Phai Awards

Film director Tran Van Thuy won the Grand Prize of the 15th Bui Xuan Phai – For Love of Hanoi Awards during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Hanoi on October 6.

Vietnamese entry to compete for top honors at Tokyo International Film Festival

"Glorious Ashes" by Bui Thac Chuyen has become the first Vietnamese film to enter the main Competition section at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

“The Brilliant Darkness” wins Best Feature Film at Golden Kite Awards 2020

“Dem Toi Ruc Ro” (The Brilliant Darkness) by director Aaron Toronto, was honoured as the Best Feature Film at Golden Kite Awards 2021, which were held in Nha Trang on September 13.

Short film calls for report on wildlife violations

Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) has released a short film calling for the community to report violations of wildlife protection provisions to its free hotline 1800-1522.

Source: VnExpress