Documentary series follows legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail
The contributions of generations of soldiers who built and protected the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail during the American War are being honoured in a TV documentary series.
Thecontributions of generations of soldiers who built and protected thelegendary Ho Chi Minh trail during the American War are being honouredin a TV documentary series.
The 120-part series, TroLai Truong Son Huyen Thoai (Returning to the Legendary Truong SonTrail), helps young people understand the strategic reinforcements madeon the Truong Son Trail for the front line in the great resistance war.
The film focuses on the sacrifices of youngsoldiers on the Truong Son Trail, the strategic road through jungles forsupplying and transporting weapons, goods, food, and military suppliesfrom the north to the south.
Produced by HTV'sTelevision Film Studio (TFS), the film's first part aired on HTV9 lastyear after four years of filming. It quickly made waves among viewers,particularly students.
"Audiences can see TruongSon soldiers' love for the country and its people come alive againthrough the talks by veteran revolutionaries and researchers highlightedin our film," said Viet Binh, the film's director.
Binh and his three cameramen spent days travelling 5,000km and workingat many of the spots where soldiers worked, including Central Highlandprovinces like Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Kon Tum and Dak Lak. They also visitedcentral provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Nghe An, where fiercebattles occurred.
"The use of live footage anddetailed reports help the audience gain a deeper understanding of thecountry's greatest victories," said Binh.
🍬 Thefilm's highlights include beautiful landscapes and scenes of daily life,including remote villages and local activities. The film is broadcaston Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.30pm on HTV7.-VNA
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