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Vietnam Film Festival 2021 to begin on September 12

The 22nd version of the Vietnam Film Festival is scheduled to take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue between September 12 and September 16, with the event featuring the best local movies released over the past two years.
Hanoi (VNA) - The 22nd version of the Vietnam Film Festival isscheduled to take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue betweenSeptember 12 and September 16, with the event featuring the best local moviesreleased over the past two years.

A wide range of activities are set to be held during the course of theoccasion, including a film week in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City incelebration of the festival, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reported.

This is in addition to an exchange between artists and audiences, and anexhibition entitled “Thua Thien Hue – Diem den cua cac nha lam phim”, (ThuaThien-Hue - Destination of filmmakers).

Furthermore, numerous outdoor film screenings and an Ao Dai fashion show whichaims to showcase the country’s traditional long dress is expected to bring afresh experience for participants during the festival.

The festival is held every two years with the purpose of honouring outstandingcinematographic works and artists for their contributions to the development oflocal cinema.

This year’s version of the event is being jointly organised by the Ministry ofCulture, Sports and Tourism, along with the administration of Thua Thien-Hueprovince./.
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