Vietnamese Director Duong Dieu Linh Triumphs at Venice Critics’ Week with ‘Don’t Cry, Butterfly’
Venice, Italy – The film “Don’t Cry, Butterfly,” a poignant narrative by Vietnamese director Duong Dieu Linh, has captured the top honor at the Venice Critics’ Week, an independent section parallel to the Venice Film Festival that spotlights debut films. The jury, captivated by the film’s delicate portrayal of sensitive subjects, awarded it the Grand Prize, a significant mark of recognition that highlights new and emerging filmmakers. Duong Dieu Linh’s evocative feature debut centers on a deeply personal and sometimes disturbing journey through the lives of its characters. Set in contemporary Vietnam, the film tells … Read more