A total of 42 local movies will compete in three categories, including feature films, short films, and contemporary feature films, at the upcoming seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VII), according to the organising board.
A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST), headed by Deputy Minister Hồ An Phong, engaged in discussions with the Los Angeles city government and Google as part of the Việt Nam Tourism and Cinema Promotion Programme in the United States.
The film Mắt Biếc (Dreamy Eyes), directed by Victor Vũ, made a strong impact on audiences and attracted many moviegoers in Hong Kong during the 2024 ASEAN Film Festival.
The new horror-comedy movie entitled Làm Giàu Với Ma (Betting with Ghost), will be launched in cinema theatres nationwide on August 30, before being screened in five Asian countries and territories.
Well-known film critic website IndieWire has named Vietnamese film “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang”, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, among its top 20 Best Movies of 2024.
Cinema lovers will have the chance to enjoy exciting African films at the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), which is scheduled to take place from in Hanoi from May 25 to 29.
