Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibition highlighting imprints of the Dien Bien Victory in cinema opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 17 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the triumph (May 7, 1954 – 2024), and the 134th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890-2024).
The event, features nearly 200 photos sourced from documents and film works archived at the Vietnam Film Institute, with support from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dien Bien province, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and various artists.
The exhibition spotlights the historical Dien Bien Phu campaign and the Dien Bien Phu Victory in cinematographic works, and artists with the Dien Bien Phu campaign. It also introduces cinematographic documents reflecting the life and revolutionary career of the late President.
On this occasion, organisers will also screen some documentary films about the Dien Bien Phu Victory and President Ho Chi Minh.
The exhibition will last to the end of this month./.
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