Film / Documentary

Japan Marks Emperor Naruhito’s 66th Birthday with Cultural Reception

The Embassy of Japan in Laos hosted a National Day reception on 26 February at the Ambassador’s residence in Vientiane Capital, marking the 66th birthday of Emperor Naruhito, celebrated annually on 23 February. The event drew diplomats, senior Lao officials, performers, and members of the Lao–Japanese community to honor the...

Sibling Drama ‘Holding the Light’ Wins First Prize at Lan Xang Short Film Competition

A story about family sacrifice has taken centre stage at this year’s Lan Xang...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 Awards Support for Shorts and Features

The Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 announced on 19 November that it will support three...

Lao National Television Wins Silk Road Global News Award for ‘Beautiful Laos’

Lao National Television, in collaboration with Yunnan Provincial Television, has received the Silk Road...

Thai Superman Voice Triggers Backlash in Thailand, Laos Over Poor Dubbing Quality

When the new Superman film landed in cinemas across Thailand and Laos on 10...

Japan Marks Emperor Naruhito’s 66th Birthday with Cultural Reception

The Embassy of Japan in Laos hosted a National Day reception on 26 February at the Ambassador’s residence in Vientiane Capital, marking the 66th...

Sibling Drama ‘Holding the Light’ Wins First Prize at Lan Xang Short Film Competition

A story about family sacrifice has taken centre stage at this year’s Lan Xang Short Film Competition. “Holding the Light” won this year’s Lan Xang...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 Awards Support for Shorts and Features

The Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 announced on 19 November that it will support three short films and help develop four feature-length projects.  The fund, backed...

Lao National Television Wins Silk Road Global News Award for ‘Beautiful Laos’

Lao National Television, in collaboration with Yunnan Provincial Television, has received the Silk Road Global News Award (SRGNA) for its documentary Beautiful Laos. The...

Thai Superman Voice Triggers Backlash in Thailand, Laos Over Poor Dubbing Quality

When the new Superman film landed in cinemas across Thailand and Laos on 10 July, audiences were quick to praise the action, but the...

Disney, Marvel Return to Laos Theaters After Year-Long Hiatus

UPDATED at 12:03 on 20 February The last Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie to screen in Laos was on 12 November, 2023. Since then, local...