Documentary on Vietnam launched in Algeria
Algiers (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Algeria and the Algerian Ministry of Culture
held a screening of a documentary on Vietnam in Algiers capital city on August
27.
The film, entitled “Vietnam, le joyau de l'Asie”
(Vietnam: a jewel of Asia), was launched as part of activities marking the 74th
year of the Southeast Asian country’s August Revolution (August 19) and the
National Day (September 2).
Directed by Samir Lezzoum, the film features the
Dien Bien Phu Victory and the sacrifice of Vietnamese people in the war against
French colonialists. It also introduces recent achievements in socio-economic
development and international integration of Vietnam.
The documentary was shot in various localities across the country, including Hanoi, Dien Bien and Son La in the north and the southern Ho Chi Minh City economic hub.
Addressing the
screening event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Tru spoke highly of
Algerian filmmakers’ efforts and devotion to the project, which vividly
reflects the traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and
Algeria.
The same day, the
Vietnamese Embassy organised the “Exploring Vietnam” photo exhibition, with
more than 50 pictures on show.
The event was
designed to introduce the country’s natural landscapes, people, traditional
culture, cuisine, festivals, craft villages and world heritage to Algerian and
international friends.-VNA