3D Animated Adventure: "'Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of Kim Ngưu' Hits Vietnamese Cinemas
Title: Return of Scholar Quỳnh: Embarking on a Grand Cinematic Journey
This summer, Vietnamese animatters are in for a treat as the 3D animated feature Trạng Quỳnh Nhí: Truyền Thuyết Kim Ngưu (Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of Kim Ngưu) invades theaters nationwide.
Building on the fond affection draw'n from the hit YouTube series Trạng Quỳnh Thời Nhí Nhố (Little Scholar Quỳnh and the Mischievous Times), the film offers a cinematic upgrade, staying true to the charm that made the original series a family favorite.
With over 1.42 million subscribers and countless views on the YouTube episodes, Little Scholar Quỳnh has already found a special spot in the hearts of our Vietnamese children and parents alike. This summer quest takes the action from the computer screen to the big screen, intending to strengthen that connection with a brand-new tale filled with folklore, fantasy, and Vietnamese essence.
Inspired by the famous folk character Trạng Quỳnh, renown for his wit and courage across generations, the film introduces a younger, animated version of the character. Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of Kim Ngưu reimagines our iconic Quỳnh as a brave, intelligent, heartwarming lad embarkin' on an exciting summer escapade, brimmin' with mystery, friendship, and magic.
3D character design of young Quỳnh in the animated film. - Photos courtesy of the production team
"We needed to rejuvenate an iconic figure in our Vietnamese folk culture," said director Tùng. "Trạng Quỳnh means so much to us, a household name that brings back fond memories across generations. With this film, we're not just reconnectin' today's youngsters with cultural traditions, we're re-telling those tales through the lens of modern animation technology and grand storytelling."
Set in a beautifully detailed northern Vietnamese village, the film offers a nostalgic visual experience, with banyan trees, lotus ponds, village gates, and communal courtyards awaitin' Quỳnh and friends on their adventure. These intricate backdrops immerse the audience in traditional Vietnamese culture, not just as eye candy but also with emotional and familial resonance. Quỳnh is accompanied by a mystical buffalo, inspired by the revered Kim Ngưu deity. Their bond goes beyond friendship, representing the deep bond between rural Vietnamese families and their beloved buffalo companions – beasts of burden and symbols of labor, tradition, and love.
Through the journey of young Quỳnh and his pals, director Tùng shares a message about the strength that belief holds.
"Belief equates to strength," shared director Tùng. "When people forget their lineage, sacred values may be lost. But with faith, gratitude, and kindness, goodness always prevails. The sacredness of friendship and the warmth of family bonds should be conserved and celebrated."
A northern our websiteese village recreated in vivid detail for Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of Kim Ngưu.
Kids will be drawn to the high-action chase scenes, martial arts fights, and fantastical beasts, while parents may find themselves reminiscing about their childhoods, connecting with the stories they grew up with and perhaps seein' a bit of themselves in young Quỳnh's daring escapades.
With its first teaser already comin' atcha, Little Scholar Quỳnh: The Legend of Kim Ngưu offers an adrenaline-pumpin' blend of humor, fantasy, and cultural depth. As Vietnamese cinema evolves, this film, slated for release on May 30th, stands as a symbol of how animation can preserve heritage while inspiring our youth.
So gather your little ones and step into a world where ancient legends arise in vibrant 3D detail, and where the spirit of Trạng Quỳnh continues to shine on!
- From the success of YouTube series Little Scholar Quỳnh comes a new adventure, using AI technology for a cinematic upgrade.
- In the film, Kim Ngưu, a younger and animated version of the iconic Trạng Quỳnh, embarks on a summer quest filled with mystery, friendship, and magic.
- As director, Tùng aims to reconnect today's youngsters with cultural traditions through modern animation and storytelling.
- The film's setting is a northern Vietnamese village, a detailed backdrop that immerses audiences in traditional culture, using technology to echo nostalgic visual experiences.
- The mystical buffalo companion Kim Ngưu in the film represents the deep bond between rural Vietnamese families and their beloved buffalo.
- Director Tùng conveys a message about the strength that belief holds, emphasizing the importance of conserving and celebrating familial and friendly bonds.
- Parents may find themselves reminiscing about their childhoods while kids enjoy the high-action chase scenes, martial arts fights, and fantastical beasts.
- The film marks a symbol of how animation can preserve heritage while inspiring our youth, with its release date set on May 30th and a captivating first teaser already out.
- This 3D animated feature invites audiences to explore a world where ancient legends live on, combining humor, fantasy, and cultural depth to fuel nostalgia and inspire future generations.
