Launching animated film "Cricket: The Adventure to the Muddy Hamlet"

The first images of the animated film "Cricket: The Adventure to the Muddy Hamlet" have just unveiled to the public at a special premiere organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This is a cultural event that has received enthusiastic anticipation from the people and art-loving audiences both within and outside the province. 

Provincial leaders pose for a commemorative photo with production units, film collaborators and representatives of provincial departments and localities

The attendance of members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and heads of provincial departments and agencies at the special premiere demonstrates Thai Nguyen's profound concern and determination in realizing the objectives of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation as well as the orientation toward investment in the creative industry and digital content to meet cultural enjoyment needs and enhance the spiritual life of the people.

A scene from the official trailer of the animated film “Cricket: The Adventure to the Muddy Hamlet”

"Cricket: The Adventure to the Muddy Hamlet" is a fully 3D animated feature film, with direct participation of students from Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology in various production and communication stages, under the enthusiastic guidance and support of CinePlus experts. Although adapted from the original work "Diary of a Cricket" by writer To Hoai, the film does not merely retell the old story.

Based on the original plot, the production team has modernized the content to suit contemporary tastes, expanded the character universe and incorporated action elements. The music carries the flavor of international cinema while preserving the humanistic spirit of the original. Notably, many distinctive scenes in "Cricket: The Adventure to the Muddy Hamlet" bear strong characteristics of Thai Nguyen's land and people, such as: tea hills, local trains, natural landscapes and the lifestyle of the northern midland region... artistically integrated in subtle ways, contributing significantly to promoting local history, culture and tourism.

On May 30, 2025, “Cricket: The Adventure to the Muddy Hamlet” will officially be released in cinemas nationwide.