Director Kong: 'I'm happy to bring Vietnam's image to the Oscars'
At the biggest film event on the planet, Jordan Vogt-Roberts wore a red shirt with a yellow star, hoping to introduce the country he is a tourism ambassador for.
The filmmaker brought his mother to the 90th Oscars in Los Angeles (USA) on March 4. He wore a red suit with a yellow star on the right chest - inspired by the Vietnamese national flag. Jordan Vogt-Roberts said that as a tourism ambassador, he wanted to show the image of Vietnam to the world. "In addition, I want to remind the Vietnamese film industry that there are great storytellers and great stories to tell the world," he said.
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Jordan and his mother at Oscar. In January, he took his mother to Vietnam to visit many places. |
The director added: "There was a time in my life when I thought I would never be able to walk the Oscar red carpet. Many students in Vietnam told me that their dreams were impossible. I want to send the message that every dream is possible no matter where you come from or what you have in your hands."
Kong: Skull Islandwas nominated for an Oscar in the special effects category, but lost toBlade Runner 2049Jordan said he wasn't upset and had expected the outcome. "I was just focused on taking my mom to the Oscars and fulfilling her dream. For me, that was winning. When I sat in the auditorium and heard the nominations, I wasn't thinking about awards, I was just thankful that my mom was sitting next to me," he said.
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After attending the Oscars in the US, Jordan plans to return to Vietnam soon to complete new projects. The American director said he has just submitted to Vietnamese authorities a detailed plan for a promotional film he will direct, which will showcase the beauty of many scenic spots in the country. The project is awaiting approval.
Jordan Vogt-Robertsborn in 1984, is a film directorKong: Skull Island- a blockbuster with 70% of its setting in Vietnam. The film grossed 566 million USD worldwide, and also earned 170 billion VND (equivalent to 7.5 million USD) in Vietnam - the second highest in the history of Vietnamese cinema. The American director also holds the role of Vietnam Tourism Ambassador for the 2017-2020 term, with the responsibility of participating in promoting and promoting Vietnamese tourism.
