Film week celebrates patriotism

The Department of Cinema will organise a film week introducing films on the topics of war, patriotism and revolution.

Proud history: A scene in the film ​Cao Hon Bau Troi (Higher Than the Sky), directed by Xuan Cuong. (Photo courtesy of Giai Phong Film Productions)


Hanoi (VNA) - The Department ofCinema will organise a film week introducing films on the topics of war,patriotism and revolution.

The special film screenings will be heldfrom February 3-18 across the country to celebrate the 88th anniversary of theestablishment of the Communist Party (February 3, 1930-2018).

The organising board selected manysignificant documentaries and films such as Cao Hon Bau Troi (Higher Than theSky), directed by Xuan Cuong, honouring the victory of the Vietnamese army andpeople in Hanoi during the 12 days and nights fighting an onslaught from the USAir Force in 1972. The film is highly regarded by cinematic experts.

Other films include Dinh Cao Chien Thang (Climaxof Victory) about the Linebacker 2 campaign in 1972, Duong Toi Doc Lap Tu Do (Wayto Independence, Freedom) directed by Le Phong Lan, Dung Dot (Don’t Burn)directed by Dang Nhat Minh and Nha Tien Tri (The Prophecy), a biopic ofPresident Ho Chi Minh directed by Vuong Duc.

The film week will be chaired by theDepartment of Cinema, in collaboration with other relevant departments and filmcompanies.

The establishment of the Communist Party ofVietnam in 1930 is considered a milestone of national salvation. It stressedthe Party’s work to build its institutions, prevent ideological, ethical andlifestyle degradation and bolster the phenomena of “self-evolution” and“self-transformation” within the Party. - VNA
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