Join APSA International Jury President Trần Anh Hùng to explore the ‘in between’ of cinema in this exciting presentation event. Hear from one of this generation’s most compelling storytellers about the craft of film. Combining language, silence, music, and landscape to create captivating stories, uncover the universal language of story from Trần Anh Hùng.

Trần Anh Hùng reached international acclaim with his debut feature, The Scent of Green Papaya, in 1993. The film, which won the Camera d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, went on to garner an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film that same year, making it the first Vietnamese film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award. Considered to be at the forefront in contemporary Vietnamese cinema, his later works continued to impress critics and festival audiences worldwide. With his abstract storytelling and dreamy visual style, Tran’s diverse filmography continues to evolve, challenging his audiences with its nuanced sensuality in its depictions of human relationships. Discover Trần Anh Hùng’s influences, the inspiration behind his imageries and impressions, and hopes for Vietnamese cinema.