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...

Netflix Reveals Southeast Asian Films Lineup

Netflix has recently unveiled an exciting lineup of films and series from Southeast Asia, showcasing new works from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The announcement...

South Korean Actor Lee Sun-Kyun of Oscar-Winning Film ‘Parasite’ Found Dead

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in...

From TV Series to Big Screen: Hannah Rosenbloom’s Cinematic Journey in ‘The Signal’

After more than a year since its debut on international screens, the Lao drama horror film "The Signal" hit theaters in Laos on 23...

Laos Featured in Korean-American Animated TV Episode

An episode of the popular Korean-American 3D animated television series "Super Wings" recently showcased Laos' most iconic historical landmark, providing its viewers with a...

Lao Film “Dearest Sister” is Now Available to Stream on Netflix

The Lao horror film titled "Dearest Sister" or Nong Hak in the Lao language is now available on Netflix, the second movie on the...

Social Media Users Doubt Authenticity of Lao Participant in Viral Video

Netpie? McDonut? Never heard these words before? You, like many others, might think that a woman posing as a Lao citizen in a video...