"Anh Lân" is a Vietnamese phrase 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 many 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 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: "don't be sad you
will make better films! Anh Lân
never cries"