Vietnamese movies premiere in France
08:40, 2014/04/10
Vietnamese films will be the focus of French cinematography buffs at an upcoming festival, set to kick off in Saint Malo beach city this July.
Vietnamese movies premiere in France-Vietnamese films will be the focus of French cinematography buffs at an upcoming festival, set to kick off in Saint Malo beach city this July.
Head of the Vietnam Cinematography Department Ngo Phuong Lan announced the news at a press briefing in Paris on April 8, adding that films will be categorisedinto three stages – wartime (1953-1975),the national reunification and construction period (1975-1986), and the Renewal and integration process (1986 up to now).
Head of the Vietnam Cinematography Department Ngo Phuong Lan announced the news at a press briefing in Paris on April 8, adding that films will be categorisedinto three stages – wartime (1953-1975),the national reunification and construction period (1975-1986), and the Renewal and integration process (1986 up to now).
Vietnamese cinematography, though heavily influenced by Western culture, retains its traditional character reflecting the values of the nation’s people and its culture, Lan said.
A highlight of the festival will be the screening of films directed by French filmmakers or French directors of Vietnamese origin, which have received high international acclaims.
The event will also showcase a number of documentaries aimed at helping French friends gain a better understanding of the different historical periods of Vietnam.
French Ambassador to Vietnam Jean Noël Poirier expressed his appreciation for young Vietnamese filmmakers and also his admiration for Vietnam’s rapid development in recent years.
“Through Vietnamese movies, audiences will come to a fuller understanding of and appreciation for Vietnam’s traditional values and cultural identity,” he said.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Duong Chi Dung said the festival is part of activities to mark the Vietnam Year in France and the 40th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
“The event is a godsend in helping Vietnam promote its image worldwide,” he noted.
The event will be jointly organised by Iriscommsex Company and the Vietnam Cinematography Department under the auspices of the French Embassy in Vietnam.
A highlight of the festival will be the screening of films directed by French filmmakers or French directors of Vietnamese origin, which have received high international acclaims.
The event will also showcase a number of documentaries aimed at helping French friends gain a better understanding of the different historical periods of Vietnam.
French Ambassador to Vietnam Jean Noël Poirier expressed his appreciation for young Vietnamese filmmakers and also his admiration for Vietnam’s rapid development in recent years.
“Through Vietnamese movies, audiences will come to a fuller understanding of and appreciation for Vietnam’s traditional values and cultural identity,” he said.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Duong Chi Dung said the festival is part of activities to mark the Vietnam Year in France and the 40th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
“The event is a godsend in helping Vietnam promote its image worldwide,” he noted.
The event will be jointly organised by Iriscommsex Company and the Vietnam Cinematography Department under the auspices of the French Embassy in Vietnam.
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