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...

Indian Drama a Surprise Hit in Laos and Thailand

Indian biographical crime drama, Gangubai Kathiawadi, has proven a surprise hit on Netflix among viewers in Thailand and Laos. The film, which stars Indian actress...

Award-winning Film, The Long Walk, Premieres on Home Soil

Award-winning film, The Long Walk (ບໍ່ມີວັນຈາກ) premiered in its home country of Laos yesterday evening at a special screening in Vientiane. The premiere event, held...

Chinese-Lao Collaborative Movie “Champa Blossom” Premieres

A Chinese and Lao collaborative production, Champa Blossom, has officially premiered at Vientiane’s Major-Platinum Cineplex. The movie was jointly produced by Laos and China, and...

Emmy win for HCM Trail Documentary: Mountain Bike champ Rusch traverses Laos in Blood Road

Traversing the mountainous spine of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, three-time world mountain bike champ, US mountain cyclist Rebecca Rusch's eye-opening 2017 documentary Blood Road...