Seven feature films, six short films and four documentary films set in
Vietnam were presented to American audiences during the "New Voices
From Vietnam" event organised in California's Los Angeles from Nov. 5-14
within the framework of the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences 's educational and cultural exchange efforts.
More than 2,000 Vietnamese and international cinema artists and
directors attended the opening of the Vietnam International Film
Festival in Hanoi on Oct. 17.
Cinematography officials have offered an attractive environment,
including legal support, for international partners interested in
producing films in Vietnam.
Seven films on the reunification of the former East and West Germany
will be focus of the “60 years of German cinematography” programme in
Hanoi from September 6-12.
The renowned Belgian film director Thierry Michel, will teach Vietnamese
directors and cinematography students how to make documentary films at a
five-day training course, starting on September 6.
A feature film on the life of President Ho Chi Minh is set for release
on August 19 to mark Vietnam's August Revolutionary Day and
National Day (September 2).
Vietnamese filmmakers have expressed their determination to build up
national cinematography to make it modern, humane and integrative at the
seventh congress of the Vietnam Cinema Association (VNCA).
The film “Dung dot” (Don’t burn)
directed by Dang Nhat Minh has been selected to be screened at the
opening of the Vietnam Film Week in Havana, Cuba, from June 1-5.
Two short feature films by Hanoian high
school students have jointly won the Bup Sen Vang (Golden Lotus Bud)
prize at a competition organised for young filmmakers.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan
has asked to boost Vietnam-Russia cooperation in culture, education and
science to the level of the two countries’ strategic partnership.
Almost 200 German and Vietnamese
musicians will play together in a classical concert at the Hanoi Opera
House on Jan. 23, kicking off the “German Year in Vietnam 2010” to mark
the 35th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic ties.