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India-Vietnam Film Collaboration Ignites with 'Love in Vietnam'
16 Jan
Summary
- First officially recognized Indo-Vietnamese co-produced feature film premiered.
- Shantanu Maheshwari expressed warmth seeing Vietnamese audience connect with film.
- Filmed across Vietnam's scenic locations, featuring diverse cast and crew.
Shantanu Maheshwari's film, 'Love in Vietnam,' recently celebrated its Vietnamese premiere in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant moment for bilateral cinematic ties. This project stands as the first officially recognized Indo-Vietnamese co-produced feature film, underscoring a deepening artistic relationship between the two nations and promoting cultural dialogue through cinema.
Attendees at the premiere included Dr. Vipra Pandey, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, alongside Vietnamese film industry figures and international media. Maheshwari expressed his delight at the Vietnamese audience's connection with the film, noting that the extensive shooting in Vietnam and collaboration with local artists like KhaNgan fostered a strong emotional resonance. The film's release in Vietnam has been met with encouraging responses.
'Love in Vietnam' showcases Vietnam's diverse beauty, with scenes filmed in Da Nang, Phu Quoc, and Da Lat. The production involved a joint cast and crew from India and Vietnam, including performances by Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur, and KhaNgan, aiming to pave the way for future collaborative ventures in Asian cinema.
