Tale of Gióng the Saint facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tale of Gióng the SaintTruyện ông Gióng |
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| Directed by | Ngô Mạnh Lân |
| Written by | Tô Hoài |
| Music by | Nguyễn Xuân Khoát |
| Cinematography | Nguyễn Hữu Hồng Trịnh Thị Cầm |
| Studio | Vietnam Animation Studio |
| Distributed by | Vietnam Animation Studio Vietnam Television |
| Release date(s) | 1970 |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Country |  Vietnam |
| Language | Vietnamese |
Tale of Gióng the Saint (Vietnamese: Truyện ông Gióng) is a special animated film from Vietnam. It was made in 1970 and tells the story of a famous hero from Vietnamese legends. The film was directed by Ngô Mạnh Lân.
The Story of Gióng
The film "Tale of Gióng the Saint" shares an old Vietnamese legend about a young hero named Gióng. This story comes from Vietnamese mythology. Gióng was a hero from Phu Dong village.
The legend says that Gióng was a very unusual child. He could not speak, smile, or walk until he was three years old. One day, the country was in danger from invaders. The King asked for brave people to help fight.
When Gióng heard this, he suddenly spoke up and asked to join the fight. He then grew incredibly fast, becoming a giant. He used a bamboo stick and wore iron armor to defeat the invaders. After saving his country, Gióng flew up into the sky, becoming a saint. This film brings his heroic tale to life.
Making the Film
The film "Tale of Gióng the Saint" was created during a difficult time in Vietnam. It was made in 1970, when there was a war happening. The director, Ngô Mạnh Lân, became known as "Sir 'Gióng' Lân" because of this film.
The team at Vietnam Animation Studio faced many challenges. They even had to move from their usual studio. They went to Vĩnh Phú province (which is now Phú Thọ province) to stay safe. They worked hard, sometimes even making the film at night using the light from oil lamps. This shows how dedicated they were to telling Gióng's story.
Animation Style and Team
The film uses a special kind of animation called Puppet animation. This means they moved puppets slightly for each picture, then played the pictures fast to make it look like the puppets were moving.
- The main Artist for the film was Mai Long.
- The Color printing was done by the National Studio for Documentary and Scientific Films.
Awards and Recognition
"Tale of Gióng the Saint" was recognized for its quality and storytelling. It won important awards:
- It received a Merit prize at the Moskva International Film Festival in 1971.
- It won the Golden Lotus prize at the Vietnam Film Festival II in 1973.
These awards show how much people appreciated this animated film and its important message about heroism.
