Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Văn Hùng speaks at a meeting of full-time NA deputies about a draft amendment to the law on cinema on Tuesday. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — The first meeting of full-time deputies of the 15th National Assembly (NA) wrapped up …
Read More »Chance for scriptwriters to see their work turned into cartoons
A workshop that aims to create script source for Vietnamese animation will be held in Đà Lạt this September. Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Cartoon Company HÀ NỘI A workshop for young animation scriptwriters and enthusiasts will take place in Đà Lạt City in the central province of Lâm Đồng this …
Read More »Documentary debuts on extraordinary life of Dr Alexandre Yersin
A promotion of ‘The Remarkable Life of Dr Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943)’. — Photo courtesy of the ILRI HÀ NỘI — A special documentary on the outstanding life of Dr Alexandre Yersin and his career in Việt Nam has debuted in Hà Nội. The Remarkable Life of Dr Alexandre Yersin …
Read More »Green Screen Short Film Contest opens for entries
Film managers discuss the “Green Screen: Road to Sustainable Development” campaign recently in Hà Nội. Photo thegioidienanh.vn HÀ NỘI The Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) has called on filmmakers, especially young people, to participate in the Green Screen Short Film Contest featuring issues of sustainable development. Organised by the VFDA in coordination with relevant …
Read More »Twelve excellent German films screened at KinoFest film festival
Excellent German-made films will be screened at KinoFest film festival. — Photo courtesy of the producer HÀ NỘI — Twelve selected German films of different genres will be screened at the 2022 KinoFest film festival from February 18 to March 31. The film festival is being organised by eight Goethe institutions in …
Read More »Tết film releases diappoint at the box office
A scene from 1990, a production by blockbuster director Nhất Trung of HCM City. The film has earned more than VNĐ17.7 billion ($784,000) after five days of its release during the Tết holiday. Photo courtesy of the producer Thu Anh Vietnamese films released nationwide during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday earned less than expected at the box …
Read More »Making scientific film needs personal feeling, says veteran
Veteran filmmaker Lương Đức. Photo hanoimoi.com.vn Prolific filmmaker Lương Đức may be in his eighties but he’s still hard at work, currently making a documentary series about religion. With more than 60 documentaries and scientific films under his belt, Đức is no stranger to winning top awards. He spoke with Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper …
Read More »Vietnamese films released for Valentine’s Day
The secrets of Camy and her friends will surprise the audience. — Photo courtesy of the producer HÀ NỘI — Movie fans are rejoicing as cinemas have been slowly reopening across the country. If you are going to the cinema this Valentine’s Day, these Vietnamese movies will surely bring you unforgettable moments. Bẫy …
Read More »New drama series to be released for Tết
TV series Vũ Điệu Đón Xuân (Dance of the Dragons) about Dragon Dancing will be released for Tết. Photo courtesy of the producer HCM CITY — Local TV stations and film producers have planned to release several new dramas during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday. SCTV, jointly owned by Việt Nam Television …
Read More »Emerging film director likes to frighten audience
Film director Trần Hữu Tấn. Photo Nguyễn Phạm Hoàng Quân Film director Trần Hữu Tấn made a name for himself with thriller movies including Bắc Kim Thang (Home Sweet Home); Rừng Thế Mạng (Survive) and Chuyện Ma Gần Nhà (Vietnamese Horror Story). His latest movie, Vietnamese Horror Story will be released on February 11 …
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