Turns out a quiet movie about love can actually travel farther than a loud one. Filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi reflected on his year after his film Love in Vietnam found unexpected international success. He stated that nothing prepares you for a year where your work connects across different cultures. The film, starring Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur, earned major awards in South Korea, like Best Asian Film and Best Director for Kazmi. It secured a wide release in China and resonated with audiences at the Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam. Kazmi noted that strangers from other countries telling him his story moved them was a deeper reward than any trophy.
He argued we live in a time where loud often replaces honest, but this year proved honest stories still have a strong place. The experience made him more aware of his responsibility as a filmmaker, especially when stories cross borders and must be told carefully. His future goal is to create films that last beyond their opening weekend, stories people return to because they feel real, not perfect. The year taught him that chasing truth over sheer scale can make the world find your film. The project was produced by a large team, including Captain Rahul Bali, Omung Kumar, and co-producers like Samten Hills Dalat.
He argued we live in a time where loud often replaces honest, but this year proved honest stories still have a strong place. The experience made him more aware of his responsibility as a filmmaker, especially when stories cross borders and must be told carefully. His future goal is to create films that last beyond their opening weekend, stories people return to because they feel real, not perfect. The year taught him that chasing truth over sheer scale can make the world find your film. The project was produced by a large team, including Captain Rahul Bali, Omung Kumar, and co-producers like Samten Hills Dalat.
