Vietnamese Cinema in the Global Context: A Critical Analysis of Film Genres, Adaptations and Representations

Vietnamese cinema has recently achieved success due to its popular appeal. Urban residents, defined as people living in cities or large urban areas, have a lifestyle and mindset distinct from those in the countryside. Vietnamese filmmakers adeptly capture the daily activities, emotions, conflicts, and aspirations of urbanites in modern settings, incorporating these elements into their films. Several films have won national and international awards, and Vietnam has also become a sought-after destination for many foreign film productions.