Le-Van Kiet is a Vietnamese-born filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the industry with his diverse range of films. His most notable work is the martial-arts crime thriller Furie, which he wrote and directed. This film was selected as the Vietnamese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards and broke the record for highest-grossing Vietnamese film in history.
In 2022, Kiet directed his first Hollywood studio film, The Princess, for 20th Century. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, as he transitions to working with a major Hollywood studio.
Kiet's debut film Dust of Life (2006) is a coming-of-age drama that incorporates an episode from his own personal life - the exodus of Vietnamese boat people in the 1970s and 1980s. This film showcases his ability to draw from his own experiences and create relatable stories.
Since then, Kiet has explored different genres in his work. His horror film House in the Alley (2012) was a great success in Vietnam, and his film Gentle (2014),based on a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, had its premiere in Busan International Film Festival.
Kiet is a graduate of UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, where he honed his skills and developed his passion for filmmaking. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his versatility and ability to create films that captivate audiences worldwide.
