“A Tribute to Aruna Vasudev: Celebrating the ‘Mother of Asian Cinema'”
This article, originally written in Vietnamese by Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Association, has been translated and edited by Tuoi Tre News . It pays tribute to the late Indian film critic, Aruna Vasudev, a beloved and respected figure in the global film community. The news of Aruna Vasudev’s passing in the early hours of September 6, 2023, came as a shock to many, including myself. It was hard to believe that this elegant and passionate critic, editor, author, and documentary filmmaker had left us, even though she had been frail with age and battling Alzheimer’s disease for years. Vasudev was a true champion of Asian cinema and an irreplaceable figure in the industry. With her extensive knowledge and dedication to the craft, she founded the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) in 1991, a non-profit organization that discovered and honored Asian films and filmmakers while fostering academic exchange. She served as the heart and soul of ...