On the afternoon of September 30, Vietnam Television held a press conference to announce the main programs to be broadcast on the occasion of the the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation. The event was chaired by Mr. Do Thanh Hai, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television, and attended by Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Director of the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications; scriptwriter Banh Mai Phuong, President of the Hanoi Cinema Association; and Meritorious Artist Trinh Quang Tung, Deputy General Director of the Central Documentary and Scientific Film Studio.
From the organizing committee and production units of VTV, there were Mr. Nguyen Dang Hoc, Head of the Editorial Secretariat; Ms. Ta Bich Loan, Head of the Entertainment Production Department; Mr. Nguyen Vong Ngan, Head of the Arts Department; Mr. Nguyen Hoang Lam, Deputy Director of the Documentary Film Center; Mr. Pham Anh Chien, Deputy Director of the Digital Content Production and Development Center; and Mr. Le Hoang Linh, Deputy Head of the English Department, Foreign Television Division. The event also featured many famous artists, including the Director of Hanoi Drama Theater, People's Artist Trung Hieu, People's Artist Thu Ha, actors Thanh Huong, Meritorious Artist Thanh Quy, and People's Artist Thanh Tu.
To bring meaningful stories and images of Hanoi's land and people to viewers, Vietnam Television has meticulously prepared and invested in many key events, programs, TV series, and documentaries across VTV’s platforms.
Mr. Do Thanh Hai, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television, spoke at the press conference.
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Do Thanh Hai stated that, in addition to their role in political propaganda, the programs and works produced by VTV for the 70th anniversary are also expected to convey the affection of VTV's teams for Hanoiand arouse public interest and anticipation.
Mr. Do Thanh Hai further explained that VTV took special approaches for this commemorative series, providing diverse perspectives on Hanoi. Besides broadcasting the events through news reports and programs, VTV also aimed to present content on multiple platforms to make it more engaging and accessible to the audience.
"On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the capital, this series of programmes will allow viewers to reflect on the city's historical journey and its ongoing development and to wish Hanoi even greater success, in keeping with its status as a UNESCO-recognized City of Peace", said Mr. Do Thanh Hai.
Launch of the Hanoi Documentary Week on VTVgo
One of the highlights of the programs celebrating the 70th anniversary is their diversity. Alongside news reports on the 7 PM News, Good Morning, and 24-hour Motion, VTV collaborated with the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications to prepare the "Hanoi Documentary Week on VTVgo". The production team spent a significant amount of time selecting 20 outstanding documentaries produced by Vietnam Television, the Central Documentary and Scientific Film Studio, the Hanoi Cinema Association, and independent filmmaker Jean-Noel Poirier (former French Ambassador) for screening on the VTVgo platform. Additionally, three selected films were screened directly at Studio S7 from October 4 to October 6, 2024, with interactive sessions with the film crews. A comprehensive communication strategy was also implemented to maximize audience engagement through TV broadcasts, digital platforms, and the online newspaper VTV.vn.
In honor of this historical October, Vietnam Television also produced three new documentaries: "Our House" (3 episodes), "Where Peace Begins", and "Dr. Tran Duy Hung - A Hanoi Persona". All three films were broadcast on promotional channels and participated in the "Hanoi Documentary Week on VTVgo".
To tell Hanoi's rich history in a creative way, the artistic interaction programs offer unique perspectives. The special current affairs art program "Hanoi - The Epic of the Streets" takes viewers back to glorious historical milestones. Behind the radiant flags on the day of the takeover are the 80 days of careful preparation by the city's people. Behind those 80 days of preparation, there were nine years of nine-year protracted resistance, culminating in the illustrious victory at Dien Bien Phu. Behind the nine-year resistance was a great national aspiration: a nationwide uprising to seize power. The aspiration for independence and freedom of the nation converged in Hanoi, making October 10 a day of glory.
Singer Khanh Linh brought the essence of Hanoi's streets to the press conference through her song Hanoi's 12 Seasons of Flowers.
"The Song of Hanoi" is an art exchange program that captures the resilient and elegant spirit of the people of Hanoi. It presents the city as a place of heritage and sacred land, connecting the past, present, and future, and uniting generations through creativity in literature and the arts.
"Talk Vietnam - From All Corners of the World to Hanoi" is a special program featuring many foreign friends with a special affection for Hanoi. The guests share their deep love and contributions to making Hanoi more beautiful and worthy of its status as the convergence point of Vietnam's culture and tradition.
From filmmakers' perspectives, viewers will follow two works on VTV. The film "Peach Blossoms, Pho, and Piano" is set during the fierce war in the capital's streets in late 1946 and early 1947. Despite the atmosphere filled with bombs and bullets, those who remained in the city kept their optimism, and love for life, people, and beauty.
Many famous artists attended the press conference.
Premiering during Hanoi's autumn, "Milk Flower Returns in the Wind" is a television series embodying the essence of Hanoi in its setting, story, props, character design, and situations. The film was shot and broadcast in the autumn of Hanoi, giving emotional depth to the streets, small alleys, coffee shops, and lakeside benches. Veteran actors like People's Artist Tien Dat, Meritorious Artist Thanh Quy, People's Artist Ngoc Thu, and People's Artist Thanh Tu cherished every scene, including those filmed on Phan Dinh Phung Street lined with green trees before Typhoon Yagi struck. The beauty of the capital also intertwines in the story of each family and individual, highlighting Hanoi's cultural features.
The programs and films commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation feature a large team of artists from various fields who have had long-term connections with Hanoi. "Hanoi - The Epic of the Streets" features appearances by singers Hong Nhung, People's Artist Tan Minh, Meritorious Artist Dang Duong, Le Anh Dung, Ta Quang Thang, Dong Hung, Bao Tram, and folk singer Mai Tuyet Hoa. Performers in "The Song of Hanoi" include artists like People's Artist Quang Tho, People's Artist Tan Minh, My Linh, Khanh Linh, the Oplus band, composer Nguyen Duc Cuong, singer Dinh Manh Ninh, Rapper Dr. Peem, and the Flame dance troupe.
Journalist Ta Bich Loan, Head of the Entertainment Production Department, Journalist Nguyen Vong Ngan, Head of the Arts Department, and Journalist Le Hoang Linh, Deputy Head of the English Department, shared about the outstanding programs in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation.
To engage audiences in the key events commemorating the 70th anniversary of VTV, Vietnam Television has developed a comprehensive multi-platform strategy. It aims to create a new experience for the audience, allowing dynamic content interaction and showcasing unique perspectives in the vibrant overall picture of the thousand-year-old capital.
