At a film screening within the framework of the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong (China). (Photo: VNA) Hong Kong (VNA) – Two Vietnamese films – “Yellow Flowers on Green Grass” and “Yen’s Life” – are competing in the first ASEAN FilmFestival in Hong Kong (China).
The festival, taking place from August 4-19, is organised by theHong Kong-ASEAN Association, the Consulates General of ASEAN countries in HongKong, and partners.
The cultural event aims to introduce the diverse beauty inculture and customs of the ASEAN community to Hong Kong audiencesthrough stories in the film, and help them further understand Southeast Asianculture, thus promoting cultural exchanges and deepening culturaland economic ties between the two sides.
A total of 14 works from eight ASEAN countries, including Indonesia,Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore are screenedat M Cinema, The Sky và The Miller Theatre (Asia Society Hong Kong).
Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong Pham Binh Dam said thatthe participation of Vietnamese films in the festival is an effort to implementcultural diplomacy and promote the country and people of Vietnam. The films will inspire people to visit Vietnam for tourism or business.
“Yellow Flowers on Green Grass” was directed by Vietnamese-American director Victor Vu and "Yen's Life" by Dinh Tuan Vu./.
