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History distortions in cinematographic activities subject to heavy fines

Distortions of history in cinematographic activities will be subject to fines of 40 - 50 million VND (1,700 - 2,100 USD), according to a new decree of the Government.
History distortions in cinematographic activities subject to heavy fines ảnh 1Filmgoers buy tickets at a cinema. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Hanoi (VNA) – Distortionsof history in cinematographic activities will be subject to fines of 40 - 50 millionVND (1,700 - 2,100 USD), according to a new decree of the Government.

Decree128/2022/ND-CP amends and supplements some articles of the Government’srevised Decree 38/2021/ND-CP, dated March 29, 2021, that regulates fines onadministrative violations in the fields of culture and advertising.

The new decree amends levels of fines on violations of rules on prohibited activities incinematography.

Accordingly, cinematographicactivities subject to fines of 40 - 50 million VND include distorting nationalhistory; denying revolutionary achievements; smearing the nation, celebritiesor national heroes; slandering or insulting the reputation of agencies andorganisations or the honour and dignity of individuals; and leaking privatesecrets or other secrets regulated by laws.

Incitements to violence, damage ofcultural values and national interests, propagation of crimes, and incitementsto resistance against the enforcement of the Constitution and laws, amongothers, are also subject to fines.

In addition, those committing theacts will also be suspended from producing films in Vietnam, distributingfilms, advertising or promoting cinematographic development for one - three months.

Fines for violations of rules onother prohibited cinematographic activities were also stipulated in the decree.

Decree 128/2022/ND-CP will takeeffect on February 15, 2023./.
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