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KIDO, Led by Trần Lệ Nguyên, Officially Expands into Film with a 'Hard-Edged' Movie About Heroine Võ Thị Sáu

AIRO, a subsidiary of KIDO Group, has joined as an investor in the film 'Red Earth' (Đất Đỏ) about heroine Võ Thị Sáu, announced October 16 to mark 75 years since her death (1952–2027). Produced by 1-ALL STARS and producer Nguyễn Cao Tùng, the film is scheduled for release in 2027 and portrays Võ Thị Sáu from age 13, along with harsh conditions on Côn Đảo. The deal follows AIRO's launch of its ecosystem on September 29, 2026, as Vietnamese audiences, especially young viewers, respond strongly to historical and revolutionary war films. AIRO, an AI-applied content company under KIDO (HOSE: KDC), aims to take Vietnamese original works to international markets and pursue an IPO in 2030.

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Original headline: KIDO của ông Trần Lệ Nguyên chính thức lấn sân sang điện ảnh bằng bộ phim 'gai góc' về nữ anh hùng Võ Thị Sáu

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