A documentary film produced by Vietnam Television (VTV) has won United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) prize at a contest in Japan. The film Chi Gai or Sister was part of the Baby on the Way series initiated by EBS TV featuring work by South Korea, Chile, Cambodia, Thailand, Italy and Vietnam stations. A scene in the film 'Sister' The film is about the real-life difficulties of children in the mountainous province of Lao Cai. Sister was presented with the UNICEF prize at Japan Prize 2018 for its message about protecting children’s rights. This year, Japan Prize consists of five first prizes; the Japan foundation President prize and UNICEF prize and one Grand Prix prize. … [Read more...] about Vietnam documentary film wins UNICEF prize
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9th “Europe-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival” opens in Hanoi, HCMC
The event is co-organzie by the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) and the National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio (DSF) along with embassies of European countries. Participating in this year’s festival are outstanding productions from countries , including France, Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium), Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Czech Republic, UK, Israel and Vietnam. Among Vietnamese movies are some of the winners of the Golden Lotus, the Golden Kite and the Environmental films award. Several of the international entries have won awards in München, Nyon, California, Praha, Melbourne… The festival is regarded as a special event promoting cultural exchange between Vietnam and other countries. Through these films, the audience will have the chance to get to know the cultures, people, and communities in Vietnam and other countries. Tam Biet Ha Long (Farawell Ha Long) by Vietnamese-German filmmaker Ngo Ngoc Duc didn’t … [Read more...] about 9th “Europe-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival” opens in Hanoi, HCMC
Arts-literature drive launched on Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia solidarity DTiNews
The General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army on March 31 launched a drive to encourage the creation of arts and literature works on the solidarity in combat of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The drive, which targets all those who serve in the armed forces of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as well as veterans, aims to promote the friendship and cooperation among the three countries and popularise the glorious tradition and close bonds among the three armies through valuable works of literature, songs, posters, photos and documentary scripts. The entries should depict the solidarity in combat among the VPA, the Lao People’s Army and the Cambodian Royal Army as well as among the people of the three countries during their resistance wars against foreign invaders and national construction and defence. The glorious traditions and the close and faithful bonds are also possible themes. The drive, which will last until December this year, is one of activities to mark … [Read more...] about Arts-literature drive launched on Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia solidarity DTiNews
Launching first arts-literature drive on Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia solidarity
The Hanoitimes - The General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) held a ceremony on March 31 to launch a drive to encourage the creation of arts and literature works on the solidarity in combat of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The drive aims to promote the friendship and cooperation among the three countries and popularise the glorious tradition and close bonds among the three armies through valuable works of literature, songs, posters, photos and documentary scripts. The drive targets all those who serve in the armed forces of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as well as veterans. At Lao Bao International Border Gate. Speaking at the drive’s launching ceremony, deputy head of the VPA General Department of Politics Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia stressed that this is the first time the VPA has organized an arts and literature contest on such a large scale with the participation of the armies of the two neighbouring countries. Therefore, the event … [Read more...] about Launching first arts-literature drive on Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia solidarity
Bản in : Documentary series marks Reunification Day
The Military Cinema Studio produced a new documentary celebrating the nation's unification in 1975. Colonel Le Thi directed the documentary, 30/4 – Ngay Thong Nhat (April 30 - Reunification Day). It consists of two episodes, Dan Toc Vietnam Vuot Qua Gian Kho (Vietnamese People Overcome Hardships) and Dat Nuoc Thong Nhat (Reunified Country). Thi based the series on a screenplay by Colonel Pham Minh Loi that analysed global security at the time and offered lessons on battle strategies. Loi also brought in the opinions of politicians, historians and overseas Vietnamese. "The documentary reflects on the country's renovation and the fates of people on all sides who witnessed that historic day," Thi said. The documentary offers a fresh look on the war – "a clearer vision on history" – said Major General Nguyen Phuong Dien of the General Politics Department. The studio has already made three documentaries on the topic, but this one offers a fresh look at the end of the … [Read more...] about Bản in : Documentary series marks Reunification Day