Cinema lovers from all walks of life in Vietnam are again offered a unique chance to embark on a cinematic journey around Europe through a rich line-up of films introduced at the European Film Festival 2014 (EFF2014).

This 15th edition of the festival will kick start in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh city on 16 May, 17 May and 19 May 2014 respectively.

EFF2014 showcases Europe’s fascinating diversity and rich cinema tradition, portrayed in 14 films from 14 different EU Member States. Viewers will be spoilt for choice with genres ranging from children’s animated films, drama, romance, thriller, comedy to documentary. It is a collection of dreams, passion, fear and frustration, fun and joy, mistakes and recognition – for everyone. Most of the films screened in the festival are recent and have gained growing acclaim, notably by being selected in international film festivals and having won awards all over the world.

A prominent feature of this year’s festival is the introduction of a short film made by a young and promising Vietnamese director. The film gives a panorama about the EU’s history, people and rich cultural heritage as well as stunning landscapes in a very creative way.

Remarkably, the grand opening ceremonies of the festival to be held in all three cities will promisingly convene the presence of several Vietnamese movie stars and prominent figures in the film industry.

Held for the first time in 2000, jointly by the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, the Embassies of EU Member States and the European Cultural Institutes, the European Film Festival has become a much-anticipated annual cultural event Vietnam. It has established itself as a credible avenue to bring new and captivating aspects of European culture to the attraction of Vietnamese people, by showcasing films that would otherwise not be shown in Vietnamese commercial cinemas.

This cinematic event is part of a broader series of “Europe Days 2014” events clustered around Europe Day (9 May), a cycle which since its inception in 2004 has gained a high profile in the cultural life of Vietnamese people.

The European Film Festival 2014 will take place at:

Hanoi: National Cinema Centre, 87 Lang Ha

Danang: CGV Cinemas, 4th flr., Vinh Trung Plaza, 255-257 Hung Vuong Str.,

HCMC: BHD Star Cineplex, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Str., Dist. 1

In Hanoi and Hochiminh city most films will be screened in two sessions with Vietnamese subtitles. In Danang, each film will be screened once. All films are subtitled in Vietnamese.

Tickets

Free of charge tickets can be collected from 12 May 2014 for screenings in Hanoi and Danang and from 14 May for screenings in Ho Chi Minh city at the following locations:

HANOI

Goethe Institut: 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Str

Tel.: 04 3734 2251

British Council: 20 Thuy Khue Str

Tel.: 04 3843 6780

National Cinema Center: 87 Lang Ha Str

Tel. : 04 3514 1791

HO CHI MINH CITY

Goethe Institut: 18 Road no. 1, Cu xa Do Thanh, Ward 4, Dist.3

Tel.: 08 3600 9587

British Council: 25 Le Duan Str., Dist. 1

Tel.: 08 3823 2862

BHD Star Cineplex: Bitexco Financial Tower, 02 Hai Trieu, Dist.1

Tel: 08 626 70670

DANANG

CGV Cinemas: 4th Flr, Vinh Trung Plaza, 255-257 Hung Vuong Street

Tel: 0511 3666 222

Screening schedule in Hanoi:

Screening schedule in Danang:

Screening schedule in HCMC:

T.Van