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The documentary "Vietnamese Women's Football, A Story Told for the First Time" is not simply a film documenting the historical journey of the Vietnamese women's national football team at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, but also an emotional story about the tireless efforts of these female players. Through the lens of director Nguyen Thi Tham, viewers relive memorable moments, the sweat, the tears, and the joys of victory of these girls. The film is like a love song dedicated to Vietnamese women's football, a tribute to those who have contributed to the development of this sport.
The premiere, held on Vietnamese Women's Day, October 20th, further honors the silent yet courageous efforts of Vietnamese women. The 78-minute film was invested in and produced by Vietcontent, with Viewfinder as the production company.
The story of 30 years of development of Vietnamese women's football is told for the first time through the lens of director Nguyen Thi Tham.
“This is the story of the Vietnamese women's national football team, as a colorful, independent entity, with an inspiring journey that breaks down common feminist stereotypes on the gender spectrum. There are no slogans like 'Women can do anything men can do,' they play football with all the qualities of a woman, uncompromising in every arena. The purest passion is a passion without comparison and a passion for transcending oneself,” director Nguyen Thi Tham shared.
From its debut at the 1997 SEA Games to its journey on the global stage at the 2023 World Cup, a 30-year quiet journey has finally come to light. It's a journey of dreams realized, barriers broken, and courageous and persistent steps taken by generations of athletes, setting a new standard for Vietnamese sports.
The pride of Vietnamese sports.
Thirty years, a long and arduous journey, Vietnamese women's football has written glorious chapters in its history. From the 1997 SEA Games, when young women first set foot on the regional stage, to the 2023 World Cup, when the red flag with a yellow star flew high on the world stage, Vietnamese women's football has experienced a challenging yet heroic journey. Along the way, feet have woven dreams, and even when they stopped, they still wrote history.
Despite the hurtful comments, the Vietnamese women's football team remains passionate about pursuing their dreams.
From the early, challenging days when women's football was a relatively new sport, to becoming the pride of the nation, these girls have proven that there are no limits to effort and perseverance. Every silent sacrifice, every tear, every drop of sweat is cherished, preserved, and compiled into films.
The 30-year story is told from multiple perspectives.
For the first time, voices rarely heard, faces seldom seen in the spotlight—Huynh Nhu, Bich Thuy, Chuong Thi Kieu, Luu Ngoc Mai, and others—personally told their stories: stories of impoverished childhoods, harsh realities, and a vast yet hopeful future. Their stories are an endless source of inspiration for the younger generation, igniting faith in seemingly impossible things.
"Vietnamese Women's Football: A Story Told for the First Time" is distributed by BHD and will be screened from October 18, 2024, in 52 theaters nationwide, including BHD, CGV, Lotte, and Galaxy. The film is expected to inspire audiences across the country and celebrate the journey of the women's football team as a symbol of the broader struggle for women in society.
