The film began shooting its first scenes the same day and is expected to premiere nationwide in the near future.
Positioned as a new take on Vietnam’s historical cinema, the project revisits the Tây Sơn era through the story of General Lý Văn Bưu, one of the seven most distinguished generals of the Tây Sơn dynasty.
Unlike many previous productions centered primarily on the image of Quang Trung - Nguyễn Huệ, the film explores the life, character and military talent of Lý Văn Bưu from a broader and more layered perspective.
Known for his exceptional archery skills and honored with the title “Kỳ Nam Archer”, Lý Văn Bưu fought alongside the Tây Sơn movement from its early days through major battles against foreign invaders, leaving a lasting mark on Vietnamese history.
According to the producers, the project aims to open a new direction for Vietnamese historical films by combining a multi-layered screenplay with carefully choreographed action and martial arts sequences, while also inspiring younger generations to engage with the country’s history and national identity.
At the launch ceremony, project founder Phan Phúc introduced a cast featuring actors Doãn Quốc Đam, Lê Hạ Anh and Hiếu Nguyễn, alongside veteran performers including People’s Artist Trần Nhượng, Meritorious Teacher Mạnh Dung, Meritorious Artist Thanh Dậu and Tùng Yuki.
A key feature of the production is the reconstruction of a large-scale film set complex at the Hầm Hô Rosa Alba tourist site, an area historically associated with the Tây Sơn insurgent army’s training activities.
Producers said the project is intended not only as an entertainment production but also as an effort to preserve and promote cultural and historical values, with plans to develop the film set into a long-term cultural tourism destination.
The launch ceremony concluded with founder Phan Phúc performing a ceremonial drum-beating ritual to officially commence filming amid smoke effects and applause from the production crew.