"Anh Lân" is a Vietnamese nickname used to refer to exceptionally talented film directors. It implies someone who is skilled, handsome, highly acclaimed, has won many awards throughout their career, and has also "won" the hearts of audiences and perhaps lovers as
well.
Calling someone "Anh Lân" is also a good-
luck wish. It expresses the hope that the director will continue to thrive,
stay healthy, and remain passionately devoted to filmmaking, with an ever more successful career.
"Anh Lân" is a humorous nickname inspired by the way people affectionately address "Anh Long," a style of address that became
popular through Stephen Chow's classic Hong Kong
comedy films, which are widely loved in Vietnam.
Audience: "Happy
Birthday, Anh Lân!"
Director: "Thank you, everyone!"
—
Audience: "This is such an Anh Lân kind of film!"
Audience: " Dont be sad! Make a better movie next
time! Anh Lân
never cries"