The 3D cartoon The Adventures of Tintin will be presented for children from orphanages in Hanoi , Hai Phong and HCM City as a gift from the Belgian Embassy to mark the 40 years relationship between Belgium and Vietnam .

The 107-minute animated film directed by Steven Spielberg in 2011 is based on comics by Belgian cartoonist Herge (1907-83). It won an award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 69th Golden Globe Awards.

The cartoon reviews an adventure by journalist Tintin and his dog Snowy to find treasure from the Unicorn ship which sank in the 17th century.

Tintin wins the heart of audiences everywhere as he's modest, brave and always fights for reason and equality.

The film will be screened at Megastar cinemas in the three cities on May 19 and May 26.-VNA