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Thursday, 04/07/2024 16:31

Vietnamese film days open in Russia

MOSCOW – The “Vietnamese Film Days in Russia 2024” opened in Moscow on Wednesday, as part of a series of events to welcome the Việt Nam’s culture days there.

Director General of the International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyễn Phương Hòa (middle) makes speech at the opening ceremony. VNA/VNS Photo

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director General of the International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyễn Phương Hòa, said this is to welcome the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations between Việt Nam and Russia (June 16, 1994-2024).

She said that cinematography of the two countries share a closeness as many famous and timeless Russian movies are loved by Vietnamese cinephiles, and Russia has helped train generations of Vietnamese directors, scriptwriters and film critics.

Five movies will be screened during the three-day event, including Mắt Biếc (Dreammy Eyes), Thạch Thảo (Bell Heather), Truyền thuyết về Quán Tiên (Myth of Quán Tiên), Đào, Phở và Piano (Peach Blossom, Phở and Piano), and Em và Trịnh (Me and Trịnh).

The movies tell stories about the country’s fights for independence, freedom and peace, love for family, country and the arts.

Dmitry Davydenko, Director of the Department of Cinematography and Digital Development of Russia’s Ministry of Culture, spoke highly of the Vietnamese diverse, vibrant and unique culture through movies.

He also touched upon the film production cooperation between the two countries, aiming to make works which can attract Vietnamese, Russian and international audiences.

General Director of Roskino, a government organisation representing the Russian audiovisual content industry in international markets, Elza Antonova affirmed that it will strengthen collaboration with Việt Nam in the industry, including film production. VNA/VNS


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