Golden Kite Awards honors cinematic works

The annual Golden Kite Awards was held by the Vietnam Cinematography Association last night, with 117 movies vying for awards this year.

"Cô Ba Sài Gòn" (The Tailor) won the Best Feature Film. It is a romantic comedy that features the culture and lifestyle of the Saigonese as well as the history of áo dài (Vietnamese traditional long dress), and was directed by Lộc Trần and Kay Nguyễn. "Em Chưa 18" (Jailbait) won the Silver Kite Award.

The Best TV Series went to "Thương Nhớ ở Ai" (Who Stole My Heart) co-directed by Lưu Trọng Ninh and Bùi Thọ Thịnh. They also received the award for Best TV Series directors. Meanwhile, "Người anh hùng áo vải" (From Zero to Hero) won the statue for Best Animation.

The Best TV Series went to "Thương Nhớ ở Ai" (Who Stole My Heart) co-directed by Lưu Trọng Ninh and Bùi Thọ Thịnh. 

Nha Phuong beat young rival Kaity Nguyen to win the Actress in a Leading Role of Feature Film Award for her part in “Yeu Di Dung So” (Kiss and Spell).

Kieu Minh Tuan who stars as Hoang in “Em Chua 18” (Jailbait) was honoured as the Actor in a Leading Role of feature film. The Best Director of Feature Film was Le Thanh Son for Jailbait.

Apart from feature films and TV Series, organisers also gave awards in animation, short films, scientific films and documentaries. Other awards were given to actors and actress in supporting roles, musicians, and music and film editors.

The Golden Kite Awards are held annually by the Vietnamese Cinema Association.